Elections Groups condemn SCOTUS allowing Alabama’s new congressional maps to stand A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Economy Governor encourages veteran hiring through HIRE VETS Medallion Program The application period runs from Jan. 28 through April 30, 2022. StaffFebruary 10, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association releases second slate of House endorsements The group endorsed Danny Crawford, Nathaniel Ledbetter, Danny Garrett, Charlotte Meadows and Chris Pringle. StaffFebruary 10, 2022
Economy 2021 holiday spending hits record $17 billion, 15.4 percent growth As Alabama Retail predicted, holiday sales grew by double digits for the second year in a row. StaffFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature Senate committee approves two monument bills One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2022
Elections Democratic qualifying for congressional seats to remain open until Feb. 11 The Alabama Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it would maintain qualifying for potential congressional candidates until Friday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The 2022 World Games will showcase Alabama The World Games 2022 gives Birmingham and Alabama a true chance to shine. Steve FlowersFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature Tax cut bill passes unanimously in Senate The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2022
Education Program Wednesday to honor three groundbreaking Alabama women The program will honor Birmingham suffragist Mollie Dowd, Decatur newspaper editor Eva Sterrs and educator and activist Bess Bolden Walcott. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 8, 2022