Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips18 hours ago
Infrastructure Governor announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama This is the third year of the Annual Grant Program, with $20 million in state funding awarded for local projects since 2020. StaffMarch 18, 2022
State EIA’s Energy Day introduces electric vehicles to state legislators The day featured a selection of EVs for legislators and others in attendance to view. StaffMarch 17, 2022
News Sheriff, constable take home top honors at first responders awards dinner All awards were based on submissions to the association's website by the general public. StaffMarch 16, 2022
Prisons Mother seeks answers after son’s likely drug overdose death in Alabama prison Barbara Maxwell says her son's death was preventable, and that officials need to act to rid the state's prisons of drugs. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 15, 2022
Health Governor awards $30 million to rural hospitals COVID recovery grants Alabama received $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds. StaffMarch 15, 2022
Education Secretary Barbara Cooper elected to National Association’s Board of Directors The National Association for the Education of Young Children recently announced the election of Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Barbara Cooper. StaffMarch 15, 2022
Health Two years with COVID, a look back on lessons learned Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson and UAB epidemiologist Dr. Rachael Lee look back on the first two years of COVID. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 14, 2022
Prisons Alabama correctional officer arrested, charged in beating of prisoner days before he died APR obtained a letter written by Victor Russo a day before he was found unresponsive detailing the alleged beating. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2022
Health Governor Ivey awards additional $80 million to hospitals, nursing homes This will support two grant programs of up to $40 million each. StaffMarch 10, 2022
State BCA hosts inaugural “Side by Side” Women’s Leadership Luncheon The sold-out public event was hosted at Wynlakes Country Club. StaffMarch 9, 2022