Legislature Tax exemption bill for retirees passes Alabama Senate The bill would allow up to $6,000 in tax exemptions for taxable retirement income for Alabamians who are 65 years or older. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill to allow concealed carry without permit Law enforcement officials opposed the bill, which they say would place officers' lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to create 90-day grace period for court fines The bill originally provided for a 180-day window but the period was shortened to 90 days by amendment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2022
Elections Flynn dumps Mo, backs Durant instead Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn switched his endorsement on Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 16, 2022
Health Documentary highlight’s Panola woman’s work to get community vaccinated Dorothy Oliver received the Best of Womankind award from USA Today, and a personal thanks from Dr. Anthony Fauci. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Bill to allow Alabama Space Guard passes Senate A measure authorizing the inclusion of a Space National Guard within the Alabama National Guard passed in the Alabama Senate Tuesday. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Corruption Audit shows questionable expenses by Prichard Water manager An investigation is now underway into the potential misuse of funds. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2022
Education Alabama School Readiness Alliance Pre-K Task Force seeks additional $22.5 million Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended the Legislature boost pre-k spending by $22.5 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2022
Education Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center launches Each of the first students to complete training through the $10 million innovation center were hired after their training. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2022
State Alabama Coalition for Community Benefits supports Amazon workers’ unionization drive The union election is being rerun because a federal ruling found that Amazon’s misconduct tainted the outcome of the first election. StaffFebruary 15, 2022