State Alabama receives portion of multi-state Mercedes-Benz settlement Mercedes-Benz will pay $149 million and provide consumer relief after states found the automaker used illegal emissions software in diesel vehicles. Mary Claire Wooten6 hours ago
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
National Brooks cosponsors bill to bar senior Chinese officials from entering U.S. “Communist China is America’s geopolitical foe," Brooks said. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020
Health Average daily coronavirus cases in Alabama reach new highs as hospitalizations surge “It's incredibly important right now to maintain your bubble, to wear your mask, maintain distancing and wash your hands," UAB's Dr. Kierstin Kennedy said. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Health Last Conversations: Aunt Cheryl "If there’s anything I’ve learned from her loss, it’s that she is right. Everyone does need help from time to time." Kristen BoldenNovember 24, 2020
Legislature The Alabama Senate will be under new leadership in 2021 The caucus unanimously elected Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, as the new pro tem. Josh MoonNovember 24, 2020
News Poarch Creek Indians partners with Sweet Grown Alabama The tribe’s support will be used to fund traditional and digital marketing to encourage buying local, according to the nonprofit’s press release. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020