State SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by urging others to continue the march Leaders said the chaos and confusion of today's political climate is a threat to the civil rights that Bloody Sunday leaders worked so hard... Jacob Holmes18 hours ago
Prisons Alabama prisons not yet ready to administer vaccines, but ADOC is preparing Alabama prisons rank ninth deadliest in the number of COVID-19 deaths per 100,00 inmates. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
Party politics Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address “Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Education No Kid Hungry campaign gives $422,500 to school meal programs in Alabama Twelve Alabama school districts will receive grants to support school meal programs. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2021
State BCA names new administrative assistant, policy analyst for governmental affairs William Newman will serve as the administrative assistant and policy analyst for the governmental affairs team. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama says new prisons not the answer to “unconstitutional conditions” The ACLU called on lawmakers to address overcrowding by repealing the Habitual Felony Offender Act, knows as the three strikes law. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Public safety Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Education Marlowe named AEA executive director Marlowe has served as the organization's interim executive director since 2019. Josh MoonFebruary 2, 2021
State BCA launches new visual identity and website The Business Council of Alabama has announced a new digital presence. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021