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 Former Birmingham Water Works contractors convicted on ethics violations Both men face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $30,000 after admitting to a bribery scheme. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Health UAB vaccinating Black Alabamians at better rate than state, national averages UAB-administered vaccinations account for 14 percent of all Alabamians who have received both required doses. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Education Tour highlights University of Alabama’s history with slavery UA associate professor Hilary Green's tours shed light on the university's slave history and how it's remembered, erased. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Prisons Governor awards grant for drug rehabilitation in state prisons The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is a volunteer six-month course. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
State Secretary of state honors staff for service to the state of Alabama Staff who completed five, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were honored. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama ranks 4th-highest in percentage of inmates serving harshest sentences In Alabama, 26 percent of inmates are serving life with or without parole or sentences of at least 50 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Education Alabama nonprofit asks Legislature to adopt Gov. Kay Ivey’s pre-K funding request Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended state lawmakers approve an additional $24.4 million for pre-K statewide. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
State Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines schedules web meeting The committee will review and make recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning child support guidelines and basic obligations schedule. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
State Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence called off due to COVID pandemic This years vigil would have been the twenty-second held, following the 1999 murder of Billy Jack Gaither in Sylacauga. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination numbers improve, but still lag behind other states The Biden administration announced Tuesday that states would see a 25 percent increase in vaccine shipments this week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021