State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter2 days ago
State Alabama DHR accepting applications for two child care stabilization grants The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffMay 26, 2022
State Alabama STEM Council to strengthen teacher preparation across the state through UTeach The initiative is part of comprehensive efforts in Alabama to improve STEM education. StaffMay 25, 2022
Prisons Two firearms confiscated outside Alabama prisons in late 2021 No suspects have been identified in the case of a gun found in a field outside Fountain Correctional Facility, according to the Department of... Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2022
State State investigating campaign donations to Greene County sheriff Sheriff Jonathan Benison has received donations from a casino, a bingo charity and bingo-affiliated businesses. Josh MoonMay 23, 2022
Prisons Two more deaths in Alabama prisons Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive at Ventress on May 17. Earnest Charles McReynolds, 69, died on May 10 at Donaldson Correctional Facility. Eddie BurkhalterMay 23, 2022
State Jimmy Rane Foundation honors former Georgia coach Vince Dooley The foundation awarded a record 50 scholarships to underserved children during the event. StaffMay 23, 2022
State Port of Mobile announces $104 million container terminal expansion These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal. StaffMay 23, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Prisons New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022