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... Staff18 hours ago
Prisons CoreCivic settles lawsuit for $56 million, more firms pull out of Alabama prison bid CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
State Alabama Cannabis Coalition to hold event in Huntsville The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is holding a rally in Huntsville on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Elections Brooks Senate campaign announces campaign co-chairmen Bill Armistead and Stan McDonald will co-chair Mo Brooks' Senate campaign. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Education Alabama first class Pre-K ranked as nation’s highest quality program for 15th year Alabama leads the nation in ensuring quality while expanding program access. StaffApril 20, 2021
Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Congress Carl applauds decision not to cut Alabama’s Red Snapper quota The decision was made after a recent study revealed that there are three times more than previously believed. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA’s Mars helicopter takes first flight NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity flew on the Red Planet for the first time on Monday. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Congress Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021