National Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks” A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10. John H. GlennMay 4, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Ballot trafficking is illegal in Alabama In Alabama, it is illegal for any individual to return or mail another individual’s absentee ballot application or their absentee ballot. John MerrillMay 4, 2022
State Alabama Trucking Association honors Wiregrass businessman Kevin Savoy ATA Chairman of the Board Will Bruser called Savoy one of ATA’s “most valuable players.” StaffMay 4, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Richard Shelby: Alabama’s greatest U.S. Senator Our iconic senior United States Senator, Richard Shelby, turns 88 this week. Steve FlowersMay 4, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Great Regression of women’s rights If Roe falls, it will be one of the single largest rollbacks of personal rights in American history. Josh MoonMay 3, 2022
Congress Jan. 6 Committee seeks meeting with Mo Brooks over deadly Capitol attack The Jan. 6 Committee asked for a meeting to discuss Brooks's statements that Trump asked for his help to overturn the election results. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022
State May 2022 proclaimed Older Americans Month Many of the 335 Senior Centers across Alabama will hold events in May to celebrate Older Americans Month. StaffMay 3, 2022
Prisons Alabama to pay $623 million for new prison in Elmore County. APR received a redacted version of the contract of Friday, which details the agreement with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction. Eddie BurkhalterMay 2, 2022