Public safety Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Local news Birmingham bans no-knock search warrants Mayor Randall Woodfin said the changes were to prevent a death like that of Breonna Taylor's from happening in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Health Brooks: Unvaccinated soldiers at Fort Rucker shouldn’t be required to wear masks Anyone in uniform who is unmasked is currently required to provide proof of having received a vaccination. Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors bipartisan legislation to help forest owners after natural disasters The act would let private forest owners deduct the value of destroyed timber on their taxes after a natural disaster. Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2021
Health Alabama COVID hospitalizations, new cases rising as delta variant spikes The CDC on Tuesday said the more contagious delta variant made up more than 83 percent of new cases in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 20, 2021
Elections Former State Senator Rusty Glover announces candidacy for State Auditor I will also work tirelessly to provide accountability to the taxpayers of Alabama. StaffJuly 20, 2021
Elections New campaign works to change how Alabama draws election maps The Alabama Election Protection Network says changes to congressional districts will take time. Local redistricting might be a different story. Micah DanneyJuly 20, 2021
Elections Blanchard has the most cash, Britt, the most contributions, Brooks spent the most Katie Britt leads all of the U.S. Senate candidates in contributions despite being a late entrant into the race. Brandon MoseleyJuly 20, 2021
State AG’s office refuses to reveal Marshall’s whereabouts before or after Jan. 6 AG Steve Marshall's office denied APR's request for his calendar during the lead up to, and after, the Jan. 6 attack. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 20, 2021
Courts Limestone sheriff asks judge to toss charge, accuses AG’s office of improper conduct In a motion filed late Monday, Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense team accused the AG’s office of hiding an investigation of a key witness. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2021