Legislature Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality. Chance Phillips3 days ago
State Biden visits Selma on 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” Biden's speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge served as the culminating event for the annual commemoration. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
State SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
State Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks in Selma Clarke spoke at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma reflecting on the painful history of Bloody Sunday. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Environment ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Education ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023
Health COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000 The grim milestone comes almost exactly three years after the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2023
State RESTORE Juvenile Reentry Program has launched The program is expected to serve 120 juveniles over a 12-month period. StaffMarch 2, 2023