Party politics Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Democratic chair After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. Josh Moon7 hours ago
Prisons 12 incarcerated men died in state custody in February and four so far in March At least three incarcerated men died in Alabama state prisons in the final days of February. So far in March, four have died. John H. GlennMarch 7, 2023
State Two top government affairs firms merge to form dynamic lobbying shop The Jones Group and Miller Development Group have announced the merger of the two firms to form Jones Miller Group. StaffMarch 7, 2023
Environment Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
State Biden visits Selma on 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” Biden's speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge served as the culminating event for the annual commemoration. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
State SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
State Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks in Selma Clarke spoke at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma reflecting on the painful history of Bloody Sunday. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Environment ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Education ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. StaffMarch 3, 2023