Elections House District 78 Democratic primary is on Tuesday The House District 78 special Democratic primary election will be Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Elections Troy City Council President Marcus Paramore announces run for House District 89 Marcus Paramore is running for the open House District 89 seat as a Republican. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Prisons Department of Justice: Alabama prisons still deadly, years after warnings Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Elections Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022 McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Local news State lawmakers, civil rights group renew calls for Huntsville mayor’s resignation The group also asked for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the Huntsville police. Josh MoonMay 20, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead "With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms." Josh MoonMay 20, 2021
Legislature Alabama becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021
Governor Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021
Education Four new Community College System trustees sworn in, new board leadership selected The board selected Milton Davis as chairman, replacing outgoing board member Al Thompson, who served as chair since 2015. StaffMay 20, 2021