Legislature House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
National Alabama man, Oath Keeper charged with entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 A man wearing the same clothing as Joshua James of Arab can be sen in photos guarding Roger Stone the day before the attack. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House passes the largest state general fund budget in history Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
State Former Alabama attorney general, chief justices support new trial for man on death row The state's top legal minds asked the court to follow requests from the Jefferson County district attorney and prosecutor to grant a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Economy New study paints bleak picture of Alabama’s tradeoff of tax breaks for jobs Big companies benefit at the expense of their employees and surrounding communities, researchers at Alabama A&M say. Micah DanneyMarch 10, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Rioting bill delayed after concerns it could stifle free speech Rep. Chris England was concerned that the new definition of a riot would result in the arrest of peaceful protestors and harsher penalties. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Environment Alabama Native-American tribe wants a voice in coal ash debate With 21 million cubic yards of coal ash to be removed, it is estimated that 2 million truckloads of coal ash would pass through... Bill BrittMarch 10, 2021
Education Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2021
State Governor proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month. StaffMarch 10, 2021