Legislature Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyMay 19, 2021
Elections Amanda Baxley announces candidacy for circuit judge Municipal Court Judge Amanda Baxley is running for circuit court judge in the 19th judicial circuit. Brandon MoseleyMay 19, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The status of the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race "Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie in a statewide race." Steve FlowersMay 19, 2021
Governor Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021? Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far. StaffMay 19, 2021
Education Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children. StaffMay 19, 2021
State ABLE Savings Plan launches to help those with disabilities gain financial independence ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more. StaffMay 19, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID community development grants Ivey awarded a $1 million grant to Blount Count, $600,000 to Limestone County, $500,000 to Autauga County and $400,000 to Franklin County. StaffMay 19, 2021
State Learn how to “Kick The Gas” at Drive Electric Earth Day EVent Electric vehicle owners will show off their vehicles Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. StaffMay 19, 2021
Local news Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes largest budget in city’s history The mayor's proposed budget includes more than $14 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Governor Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021