Prisons Petition calls for federal investigation into killing of inmate Steven Davis A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation. Jacob Holmes9 hours ago
Prisons Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJune 10, 2021
Governor Ivey meets with legislative leaders on prison situation June 1 had been the deadline to conclude contracts with private prison developers on building three new prisons. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
State Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real. Eddie BurkhalterJune 8, 2021
State Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson dies at 99 Patterson was the governor of Alabama from 1959 to 1963. Brandon MoseleyJune 7, 2021
State Tara McKennie becomes the first woman general in Alabama Air National Guard "You have truly made history being both the first female and first African American General Officer for the Alabama National Guard," Gov. Kay Ivey... Brandon MoseleyJune 7, 2021
State Lineman Appreciation Day honors Alabama’s selfless utility workers Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, formally established by the Legislature in 2014, is celebrated on the first Monday in June. StaffJune 7, 2021
State ADOL providing portal to allow unemployment claimants to upload documents The improved portal will allow claimants to upload identity and verification documents. StaffJune 7, 2021
Health Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state. StaffJune 7, 2021