Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
News Official state Christmas tree was delivered The approximately 35-foot tree will be displayed on the front steps of the state Capitol building. Brandon MoseleyNovember 27, 2020
National Today is Thanksgiving Today is a national and state holiday. Schools, banks, government offices and many private businesses are closed. Brandon MoseleyNovember 26, 2020
Health Alabama hospitals nearing COVID-19 summer surge levels Wednesday was the 18th straight day with more than 1,000 people in hospitals in Alabama with COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
Corruption Judge reduces former Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard’s prison sentence The trial court judge ordered his 48-month sentence reduced to 28 months. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
News Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19, has “mild symptoms” It’s unlikely Saban will be able to coach in person during Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Auburn. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
National Civil rights leader Bruce Boynton dies at 83 The Dallas County Courthouse Annex will be renamed in honor of Boynton and fellow Civil Rights Movement leader J.L. Chestnut. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020
National Roby warns Americans to be careful this Thanksgiving Congresswoman Roby urged Alabamians to adjust Thanksgiving holiday activities to avoid spreading the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor orders flags lowered in honor of former Rep. Alvin Holmes Ivey’s directive calls for flags to be lowered on Sunday when Holmes is to be buried. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor announces 3rd year of record Alabama foster care adoptions In the 2020 fiscal year, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state. StaffNovember 25, 2020
Environment Pike County Public Fishing Lake will be temporarily closed beginning December 23 During the closure, water levels at the lake will be lowered by approximately 6 feet. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020