Governor The full text of Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2021 State of the State Address In the speech, the governor reflected on the challenges of the past year and laid out her future priorities. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decline slightly About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama says new prisons not the answer to “unconstitutional conditions” The ACLU called on lawmakers to address overcrowding by repealing the Habitual Felony Offender Act, knows as the three strikes law. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Public safety Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
National Alabama Democratic Party accepting resumes for Biden administration Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Bill would allow state to do wiretapping in some drug cases Law enforcement would only be able to use the state approval wiretap if it related to federal drug crimes. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Yellowhammer Fund, West Alabama Women’s Center release priorities for legislative session Medicaid expansion, free menstrual products in school and greater expansion of voting rights are among the legislative agenda items. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Education Marlowe named AEA executive director Marlowe has served as the organization's interim executive director since 2019. Josh MoonFebruary 2, 2021