Economy Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort Wind Creek Hospitality, headquartered in Atmore, Alabama, operates three 4-Diamond properties within the state and has expanded its footprint with luxury hotels and casinos... Staff19 hours ago
Governor Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Economy Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services. StaffMay 10, 2021
State Alabama Appleseed awards another NFL grant for criminal justice reform work The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Party politics Alabama GOP appears to be getting its way on Liz Cheney ouster House Republicans are expected to oust Liz Cheney on Wednesday and replace her with New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021
Education Judson College board votes to close the college, file for bankruptcy The college will close after the summer term ends on July 31. John H. GlennMay 7, 2021
Prisons Patient at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility found dead A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff. Eddie BurkhalterMay 7, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
National Study finds most Americans want national voting standards A national sample of 1,000 representative voters found strong support for key parts of the For the People Act. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
Elections State Rep. Wes Allen announces run for secretary of state State Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, announced Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination. StaffMay 7, 2021