Prisons Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Cost for two new prisons expected to be $500 million more than estimated Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the contract with CoreCivic on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Regions Bank won’t finance private prison company CoreCivic CoreCivic is set to build two of Alabama’s three new planned prisons in Escambia and Elmore counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2021
Infrastructure C Spire announces $1 billion investment in broadband upgrades, expansion The five-year project will allocate half of that $1 billion to expansion, and the other half toward network upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 28, 2021
Photos Gov. Kay Ivey tours Fultondale tornado damage Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday toured the devastation following a tornado that hit Fultondale. StaffJanuary 28, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Prisons continue to be an issue "Ivey and this Legislature did not cause this problem. It has been building up and festering for years." Steve FlowersJanuary 20, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Tuberville, Brooks claim credit for Space Command Headquarters. It’s a lie, insiders say "Does any sane person truly believe Tuberville or Brooks could bring this type of deal together?" one source said. Bill BrittJanuary 13, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Huntsville chosen as preferred site for U.S. Space Command Headquarters “I couldn’t be more pleased to learn that Alabama will be the new home to the United States Space Command!" Ivey said in a... Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2021
News Governor to receive second and final dose of vaccine on Tuesday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre will also be receiving their second doses. StaffJanuary 12, 2021