Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff1 day ago
Prisons Three incarcerated men die in Alabama prisons in a week Including the most recent deaths, at least 13 incarcerated men have died in prison facilities over the past two weeks. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
Elections Republican candidate for Conecuh County sheriff files election contest Democrat Randy Brock was declared the winner after five additional votes were found in his favor during a recount. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2022
State Ivey announces new Shelby County DA, Bibb County coroner Ivey announced the appointments of Matt Casey as the 18th Judicial Circuit district attorney and Patrick Turner as Bibb County coroner. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
Courts Montgomery DA moves to dismiss case against Perry Hooper Jr. Hooper had been charged with felony sexual assault, but the alleged victim refused to cooperate with his prosecution. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2022
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks Seventh Annual Eagle Awards Alabama State Parks will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Alabama Farmers Federation honors Justice Bolin for steadfast service The Cultivator Award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Farmers Federation honors longtime leader Wysner for service to agriculture The Service To Agriculture Award is the organization’s highest honor. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Parnell re-elected Alabama Farmers Federation president Delegates unanimously re-elected Jimmy Parnell to his sixth two-year term as Alabama Farmers Federation president. StaffDecember 6, 2022