Prisons Five involved in inmate-on-inmate assaults at St. Clair Correctional Facility Multiple sources within the state prison system indicated that a number of incarcerated individuals were stabbed. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2023
State Alabama Power names Jeff Peoples president and CEO Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company’s leader. StaffJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Prisons ADOC removes death statistics from monthly reports Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The reality of COVID isn’t hard to find When it comes to COVID and the COVID vaccine, conspiracy theories abound. Which is weird, since reality is sitting right there. Josh MoonJanuary 4, 2023
Congress Alabama delegation supports McCarthy in speaker race Each Republican member of the Alabama delegation voted on Tuesday in favor of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Two new U.S. senators for Alabama We may be in better shape in the senate than some think. Steve FlowersJanuary 4, 2023
Economy Small businesses say inflation, staffing continue to slow economic recovery The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses. StaffJanuary 4, 2023
Congress Katie Britt sworn in as first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama Britt is the youngest Republican woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate. John H. GlennJanuary 3, 2023