National Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2022
Elections Whatley concedes to Hovey Whatley, who’s held the seat for the past 12 years, said he plans to spend time with his family and focus on his law... Josh MoonJuly 1, 2022
State Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Birmingham to announce $1 billion program The $1 billion plan is designed to restore community contact to transportation and increase economic opportunity. John H. GlennJuly 1, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility The same week that Ward was sent to UAB hospital for treatment, another incarcerated man died at Donaldson Correctional Facility. John H. GlennJuly 1, 2022
Public safety Mining Association, Alabama Fire College host first responder competition AMA plans on the emergency response training and mine rescue competition becoming an annual event. StaffJuly 1, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University Holley, who retires from the Alabama Senate in November, has represented Coffee, Dale, Pike and Covington counties in the Senate for six terms. StaffJuly 1, 2022
Prisons Alabama’s prison plan has more trouble The project was $200 million short on the bond market, and mounting public pressure could result in another underwriter backing out. Josh MoonJune 30, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue steady increase in Alabama The COVID-19 positivity rate in Alabama is inching higher by the day. John H. GlennJune 30, 2022
Governor Ivey releases latest round of official appointments The appointments are effective immediately. StaffJune 30, 2022
State Alabama Realtors and Alabama State University announce partnership This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation between a state realtor organization and an HBCU. StaffJune 30, 2022