Elections Alabama groups urge Secretary of State to publish uniform polling place list Merrill said his office does not maintain the polling place lists and that the law requires county officials to post those lists. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2022
Health As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic” Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Education Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Elections Ivey urges voters to support “Aniah’s Law” on Election Day The law would give judges the power to deny bail to people charged with first-degree offenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 28, 2022
Governor Ivey named first Cognia “STEM champion” Gov. Kay Ivey in 2020 created the Alabama STEM Council to expand STEM education opportunities in the state. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Economy GE Auburn unionization effort canceled days before vote The unionization attempt was part of a nationwide effort to unionize workers at General Electric factories. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Prisons Attorney: Most parole hearings have become a waste of time Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss." Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Corruption Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Governor Ivey makes new round of state appointments The appointments to several state boards and a judgeship are effective immediately. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
Elections Alabama mayors urge support for “Aniah’s Law” The first amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot, "Aniah's Law" would allow judges to deny bail to people charged with violent Class A Felonies. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022