State Finance Director Bill Poole named to Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Poole will join accomplished leaders in education, healthcare, public service, business, and other sectors to learn and hone leadership skills. Staff3 hours ago
Courts Vestavia doctor sentenced to 30 years for producing child porn A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020
Elections Breaking down the six amendments on Alabama’s November ballot What do the six proposed amendments on Alabama's November ballot do? We answer your questions here. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
Elections State is prepared for heavy increase in mail-in absentee ballots, Merrill says The final tally of absentee ballots returned is expected to be between 150,000 and 175,000, Merrill said. Micah DanneyOctober 1, 2020
Health Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits “It’s important for nursing home residents and their family members to be able to visit in person and this is another step toward returning... StaffOctober 1, 2020
News Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
National Shelby meets with Barrett, is “confident” she is the right choice to serve on Supreme Court "I have no doubt that Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court," Shelby said. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020
Governor Governor issues apology to surviving victim of 1963 Birmingham church bombing The victims "most certainly deserve a sincere, heartfelt apology — an apology that I extend today without hesitation or reservation,” Ivey wrote. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
Courts Alabama Republicans urge Jones to meet with Trump’s SCOTUS nominee “Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does — listen to the majority of Alabamians,” Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020
Health Judge orders Alabama to change voter requirements over COVID-19 concerns In his 197-page ruling, the judge wrote that “the plaintiffs have proved that their fears are justified.” Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, allows limited nursing home visitations “This mask ordinance is working. It works, and we have evidence of that,” State Health Officer Scott Harris said. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020