Local news Birmingham police investigating six gun homicides over weekend The six homicides bring the number of Birmingham homicides to 119 so far in 2021, with 13 considered justified. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
Courts Courts embrace technology after pandemic disruption Alabama courts benefitted from technology implemented before COVID-19 hit. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2021
State SPLC pledges $100 million to voter engagement programs Through the Vote Your Voice grant, the organization has more than tripled its pledge for the next decade. StaffDecember 7, 2021
Elections Alabama Trucking Association’s PAC endorses Mike Jones for state Senate Jones is running to fill state Senate District 31, that's being vacated by the retirement of Sen. Jimmy Holley. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
State BCA, CCAA name 2021 Small Business of the Year Award winners The Small Business of the Year Awards annually recognize Alabama’s preeminent small businesses. StaffDecember 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Farmers celebrate centennial The state’s largest farm organization, the Alabama Farmers Federation held its centennial celebration in Montgomery. Beth ChapmanDecember 7, 2021
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks sixth annual Eagle Awards Nominations for the sixth annual Eagle Awards are open online. StaffDecember 7, 2021
State Farmers Federation members elect leaders during centennial celebration The Alabama Farmers Federation held leadership elections during its annual meeting Dec. 6 in Montgomery. StaffDecember 7, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Kelli Wise, Greg Cook Wise and Cook are running in the GOP primary for seats on the Alabama Supreme Court on May 24, 2022. StaffDecember 7, 2021
Elections Tim James files paperwork to run for governor James has been teasing a gubernatorial campaign since mid-September. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2021