Congress Sewell praises President Biden’s efforts to provide student loan relief “Today’s announcement is welcome news for so many Alabamians who are being crushed by student loan debt," Sewell said. StaffAugust 25, 2022
State Ivey visits mining site turned development project in Walker County The development of the site is expected to complete its first phase in 2024. John H. GlennAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
News More details emerge in politico Perry O. Hooper’s arrest Hooper "grabbed the victim's breasts and waist while shoving his pelvis into the victim's backside." Bill BrittAugust 24, 2022
Courts SPLC, ACLU of Alabama appeal dismissal of judgeship transfer lawsuit Both groups argued the transfer of a criminal court judgeship violated the state constitution. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Courts Alabama man arrested on charges connected to Capitol insurrection According to court documents, Kaleb Dillard, 26, of Columbiana, entered the Capitol and threw one officer to the ground. StaffAugust 24, 2022
Municipal elections Victory for moderates, incumbents in Mountain Brook City Council election Incumbents and moderates were challenged by a slate of outsider candidates. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Economy Scottsboro Starbucks union election results in a tie Four contested ballots are to be examined by the National Labor Relations Board in the coming days. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Public safety Perry Hooper Jr. arrested on first-degree sexual abuse charge Hooper is a member of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee and a former state representative. John H. GlennAugust 23, 2022
Economy Auburn GE workers launch union campaign The campaign for unionization comes as General Electric is breaking up the company and on the heels of unions forming at Starbucks and Amazon... Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2022