Prisons Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJune 10, 2021
Governor Ivey meets with legislative leaders on prison situation June 1 had been the deadline to conclude contracts with private prison developers on building three new prisons. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
State Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
Elections Debra Jones holds formal campaign announcement event in Anniston Calhoun County Circuit Court Judge Debra Jones on Wednesday held a formal campaign announcement event. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
National Doug Jones: Michael Flynn and his dangerous rhetoric have no business at JeffCo GOP event Flynn recently advocated for a military coup and he's previously proposed using the military to keep or return Trump to office. Josh MoonJune 9, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 community development block grants Ivey awarded $500,000 each to the city of Opelika and Russell County and $300,000 each to Marengo, Monroe and Pickens counties. StaffJune 9, 2021
Local news Birmingham offers $25,000 rewards in cases of children shot A Good Samaritan whose young daughter was shot last month called for the community to do better. Micah DanneyJune 9, 2021
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
Elections Farmers Federation endorses Kenneth Paschal for House District 73 House District 73 covers portions of Alabaster, Helena, Montevallo and Pelham. Brandon MoseleyJune 9, 2021
Local news WBHM names veteran radio journalist Ann Alquist executive director The station's new manager has extensive experience in community engagement. Micah DanneyJune 9, 2021