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 Walter3 days ago
Corruption U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
State $2 million mystery: Records show a surprising windfall for a small charity A nonprofit focused on immigrant services raked in more than $2 million after it began attacking an Alabama law firm. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
State Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise. Micah DanneyFebruary 23, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021
State Gun violence costs more per person in Alabama than almost every other state, study says States with the strictest gun safety regulations incur the lowest short-term and long-term costs associated with gun violence, researchers found. Micah DanneyFebruary 22, 2021
State “American Greed” episode to cover cancer scam first reported by APR The show's coverage of the 2017 fake cancer scam will feature interviews with APR's Josh Moon. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2021
State Air Force identifies one of the two pilots killed in a training accident in Montgomery Scot Ames Jr., 24, was the instructor pilot killed in the T-38 trainer jet crash near the Montgomery Regional Airport. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021