Elections Judge Chris McCool running for Alabama Supreme Court Judge McCool was elected as a Republican in November 2018 for a six-year term on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
State Selma community organizers, faith leaders, residents come together Grassroots organizers are working to help residents of Selma after an EF-2 tornado struck the city. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
Governor Ivey signs four executive orders aimed at reaching education goals Ivey pledged to have Alabama in the top 30 states in education rankings by the end of her term, and said these four orders... Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
News Birmingham approves $225,000 program for juvenile re-entry "This is a program that I believe will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families," Mayor Randall Woodfin said. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2023
Elections Allen officially withdraws Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center Allen campaigned on withdrawing the state from the info-sharing organization, citing privacy concerns. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature ALGOP praises Paschal bill that would make parental rights “fundamental rights” Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Governor Opinion | Inauguration a big day in Alabama politics Also inaugurated with Gov. Kay Ivey were Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Attorney General Steve Marshall, and others. Steve FlowersJanuary 18, 2023
Governor Governor Ivey issues executive order triad The orders aim to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government. StaffJanuary 18, 2023
Prisons “It seems like no one wants to help” family members of incarcerated individuals An incarcerated man at Staton was dying of cancer. His sister and mother were refused the chance to see him. John H. GlennJanuary 17, 2023