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
Party politics Alabama GOP Executive Committee member submits ballot challenge against Mike Durant An Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee member submitted a ballot challenge Friday opposing Mike Durant's run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2022
Elections Ballot challenge filed against Wendy Ghee Draper The challenge claims Draper has donated to Democrats and failed to vote in the last two presidential elections. Charlie WalkerFebruary 8, 2022
Environment SELC files suit against builder behind Shelby County subdivision alleging water pollution The Southern Environmental Law Center on Monday filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper against Newcastle Homes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 8, 2022