State Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. StaffDecember 15, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Two Jefferson County legends retire Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin is retiring at the end of the year from the state’s highest judicial tribunal. Steve FlowersDecember 15, 2022
Prisons ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Trump cult nearly destroyed America. There should be consequences Two years later, we're still learning new details about Jan. 6, but the lawmakers responsible have suffered no consequences. Josh MoonDecember 14, 2022
Prisons Correctional officer arrested, charged with using office for personal gain Rickey Cunningham was arrested by the ADOC's Law Enforcement Services Division at Donaldson Correctional Facility. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Local news Birmingham awards $850K for economic development The city awarded the funds to several local organizations to boost economic development. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 2022
State Suspicious letter at ADOC HQ ruled harmless after building evacuated A powder inside the letter was later determined to be cellulose powder, a harmless food additive. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
State Local agencies receive $48 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 14, 2022
Elections Legal filing: HD10 election challenge is proper, depositions should be taken The challenge over David Cole's residency is set for a hearing Dec. 19. ALGOP officials are apparently expecting a loss. Josh MoonDecember 13, 2022