Governor Gov. Ivey Announces Gina Maiola as new communications director Leah Garner, who is the governor’s current communications director, accepted an opportunity in the private sector. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Local news Son of civil rights icon to lead Huntsville City Council John Meredith was a unanimous choice for new council president. Josh MoonOctober 15, 2021
Legislature Activists demand fair representation ahead of redistricting special session This will be the first redistricting session without preclearance from federal officials as previously required under the Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennOctober 15, 2021
Education Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. StaffOctober 15, 2021
State The World Games 2022, Hibbett | City Gear launch mural project With the theme It’s the Right Time, the legacy mural project of The World Games 2022 will promote diversity and inclusion. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Legislature Governor to call special session on redistricting this month Gov. Kay Ivey said she anticipates calling a special session that will begin Oct. 28, 2021. StaffOctober 14, 2021
Legislature Committee tasked with removing racist language from Alabama Constitution A plan presented Wednesday, and largely agreed upon by committee members, would remove three sections from the Alabama Constitution. Josh MoonOctober 14, 2021
National Former Alabama AG on board of another RAGA nonprofit The Republican Attorneys General Association's Rule of Law Defense Fund paid for robocalls urging attendance on Jan. 6. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 14, 2021
Health UAB doctors’ study: pregnant women more susceptible to delta variant infection As of Sept 17. 2021, seven pregnant women have died from COVID-19 in Alabama. John H. GlennOctober 14, 2021
State Wilcox County native to become Alabama’s first Black USDA Director of Rural Development Nivory Gordon was appointed Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Josh MoonOctober 14, 2021