State Secretary Merrill announces two million newly registered voters Alabama currently has 3,625,249 total registered voters, and 2,000,957 of those voters have registered since Jan. 19, 2015. StaffMarch 8, 2022
Governor Governor awards $10 million for volunteer fire department COVID recovery grants The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements. StaffMarch 8, 2022
Elections Report: McConnell backers, “Never Trump” donors recruited Durant to run for Senate Brooks also noted in his remarks that Durant's record does not indicate he has ever been an active Republican. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2022
State Kamala Harris urges continued fight for voting rights at Bloody Sunday commemoration "If we all continue to work together, to march together, to fight together, we will secure the freedom to vote,” Harris said. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2022
Prisons Prisoner in altercation with correctional officer seven days before found unresponsive Victor Russo was found unresponsive Feb. 23 and died two days later. He was in a physical altercation with an officer on Feb. 16. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 7, 2022
Local news Montgomery officials considering renaming streets named for confederates, Klansmen The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change. John H. GlennMarch 7, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 7 The Legislature will return on Tuesday with the House convening at 2 p.m. and the Senate at 2:30 p.m. Beth LyonsMarch 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | God save the Queen! Happy Birthday, Aretha Remembering Aretha requires focusing on more than just the appeal of her music; it is also about her as a person. Will SellersMarch 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Lindy Blanchard, candidate for governor of Alabama There’s no time for empty words or gestures. We need action. We need decisiveness. Lynda BlanchardMarch 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Legislative resolution to support Ukraine Ukraine has been a democratic, productive, peaceful country but must now defend its territory, freedom and the lives of its people. Beth ChapmanMarch 7, 2022