Prisons Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July. Mary Claire Wooten11 hours ago
News Birmingham mayor released from hospital The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2021
National Alabama leaders reject Capitol Hill violence “Today is a very dark day for our country,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 7, 2021
Elections Leigh Hulsey announces bid to represent State House District 73 The seat became vacant when Rep. Matt Fridy was sworn in on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 7, 2021
National Palmer announces intent to vote to reject election results Objections are expected to all be ultimately rejected, and President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
Courts The weird, strange legal fight that wouldn’t go away A sordid legal drama filled with conspiracy theories, shady figures and mysterious donations has been shrouded in secrecy. Not anymore. Josh MoonJanuary 6, 2021
News Board of Pardons and Paroles grants paroles The board held 41 parole hearings Tuesday, granting five paroles and denying 36. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
National Brooks addresses pro-Trump rally ahead of Electoral College certification Trump will address the crowd at 11 a.m. Congress will meet in a joint session at 12 p.m. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
Health Alabama lags behind 42 states in COVID-19 vaccinations Alabama is one of eight states that have administered fewer than 1,000 doses per 100,000 as of Monday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 5, 2021
News Birmingham Mayor Woodfin hospitalized due to COVID-19 Woodfin's doctor said he was admitted to the hospital Monday night with COVID-related pneumonia. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2021
Health East Alabama Medical Center president addresses 129 lives lost to COVID-19 "I’m still blown away by how so many people have become numb — and even belligerent — to COVID-19," EAMC CEO Laura Grill writes. Laura GrillJanuary 5, 2021