Prisons Forgiveness and Hope: Robert George’s 31-year journey to freedom Several individuals helped fight for Robert George’s release. Patrick Darrington4 hours ago
State How an all-white jury’s acquittal sparked legal reform in Alabama The death of a 26-year-old seminary student in 1965 would impact Alabama’s legal system in ways he could have never envisioned. Liz RyanOctober 22, 2021
Health Health experts give tips for safe Halloween amid COVID-19 A UAB doctor says kids can enjoy a safe Halloween this year by following several tips. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2021
State Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021. John H. GlennOctober 22, 2021
State Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Party politics ALGOP launches Minority Outreach Team State Rep. Kenneth Paschal is the director of the team and will coordinate efforts in the Birmingham metro. StaffOctober 22, 2021
Prisons Man serving at Staton prison died Aug. 2 Kelvin Colvin, 25, died Aug. 2 after being found unresponsive in his cell, the Alabama Department of Corrections said. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
Education Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn John H. GlennOctober 21, 2021
State Selma hosting Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat Guided tours during the retreat will focus on Selma’s rich Civil Rights history. StaffOctober 21, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Top cybersecurity officials talk private sector partnerships at Auburn forum Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security hosted several of the top cybersecurity officials. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2021
Environment 3M reaches $98 million agreement with Decatur, Morgan County over PFAS pollution The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area. Josh MoonOctober 20, 2021