National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
State Sewell to host virtual discussion with Martin Luther King III The conversation will focus on the legacy of Dr. King and the struggle for racial equality. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama opens second round of grant funding to benefit local entrepreneurs The program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly underrepresented groups. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Courts Supreme Court welcomes Justice Greg Cook and re-elected Justice Kelli Wise Cook was elected in November to fill the seat of Justice Michael Bolin, who retires this week after 18 years on the court. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
State Big Buck Photo Contest continues, hunters encouraged to donate to Venison Provisions The contest takes place online, runs through Feb. 10, and is sponsored by Tutt Land Company. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
National Rep. Sewell promises to coordinate federal response to tornado damage in Black Belt “I am devastated and heartbroken by the tornado damage in my hometown of Selma and throughout the Black Belt," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
News Perry County Commission chairman indicted on voter fraud charges Chairman of the Perry County Commission Albert Turner Jr. has been indicted of felony and misdemeanor counts of voter fraud. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Infrastructure Governor participates in ceremonial groundbreaking for broadband projects ADECA awarded these grants in the latest round of Broadband Accessibility Act Funding in August 2022. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Infrastructure Governor announces another round of road and bridge projects The state has now awarded more than $140 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Education CollegeCounts 2023 Scholarship open for Alabama students The CollegeCounts Scholarship online application is available now through Feb. 28, 2023. StaffJanuary 13, 2023