Infrastructure Governor authorizes construction of new Mobile River Bridge The $3.2 billion effort, Alabama’s largest transportation project, is set for a Friday groundbreaking after financing cleared final hurdles. Jacob Holmes21 hours ago
Elections Ivey campaign welcomes James, Blanchard to governor’s race with a not so subtle challenge "Other candidates are welcome to contrast their promises with the governor's record if they'd like to try," the campaign said. Bill BrittDecember 8, 2021
Prisons Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2021
Health UAB epidemiologist: South Africa sees child hospitalizations surge amid omicron variant UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2021
Elections Farmers coalition backing Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Britt has already received the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s FarmPAC. StaffDecember 8, 2021
Infrastructure Infrastructure act to fund Alabama Transportation Improvement Program Projects will include resurfacing, construction, bridges and safety in all 67 counties. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Latest round of pandemic EBT benefits to arrive starting this week The benefits will help feed an estimated 500,000 children enrolled in the program. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Shelby, Tuberville commemorate ALFA Centennial The senators introduced a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Alabama Farmers Federation announces management team changes The announcement follows the retirement last month of longtime Organization Department Director Mike Tidwell. StaffDecember 8, 2021
Elections Lynda Blanchard formally announces campaign for governor Blanchard identified herself as the "conservative outsider" in the race and emphasized her small business background. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2021
Prisons ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn out at end of year Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed John Hamm, current deputy secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, to replace Dunn. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021