State State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period. Jacob Holmes23 hours ago
Environment SELC files suit against builder behind Shelby County subdivision alleging water pollution The Southern Environmental Law Center on Monday filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper against Newcastle Homes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 8, 2022
Prisons Former Alabama correctional officer gets nine years in prison over prisoner beating Willie Burks III, a former ADOC lieutenant, failed to stop another officer from beating two handcuffed inmates, instead telling the officer "it's fair." Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 7, 2022
Public safety New statewide driver’s license system slated for spring of 2022 The new system will allow citizens to pre-apply for a driver's license and fill out the required information prior to visiting a local driver's... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 7, 2022
Education Auburn names new university president Roberts will officially assume the office on May 16. John H. GlennFebruary 7, 2022
State Governor lauds Delta Regional Authority’s $3.4 million investment in Alabama communities The 13 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, update transportation infrastructure and support entrepreneurship. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
State Alabama Public Television to air documentary on Alabama’s “third senator” Tom Bevill Congressman Tom Bevill represented Alabama for 30 years, procuring federal support that transformed the state. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Education “Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject... Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2022
Prisons Three more incarcerated men die with COVID-19 The three deaths, all at St. Clair Correctional Facility, bring the total number of COVID-related deaths among Alabama's incarcerated to 73. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022
State SPLC releases third edition of report tracking Confederate memorials In 2021, 73 confederate memorials in the U.S. were removed, but 156 still remain in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022
State Gov. Ivey speaks to economic developers Ivey on Tuesday spoke to economic developers during the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s winter conference. StaffFebruary 2, 2022