State Proposed legislation would require parole board to weigh rehabilitation HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work and education when reviewing parole decisions. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Congress Sewell named a conferee to Defense Authorization Act conference committee This will be the second year that Sewell has been selected as an NDAA conferee. Brandon MoseleyNovember 19, 2020
News Suspected drug traffickers jailed in St. Clair County Matt Mullinax, Christopher Baird, Sean Michael Brantley and Nathan Parke Bateman were all arrested following a lengthy undercover investigation. Brandon MoseleyNovember 19, 2020
News Big Buck photo contest kicks off in Black Belt To enter, contestants must upload a photo of a buck harvested within the 23-county Black Belt region. StaffNovember 19, 2020
Health Alabama seeing “borderline out-of-control” community spread, UAB expert says An infectious disease expert at UAB described the state's high positivity rate as a sign of uncontrolled community transmission. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2020
Economy Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for... StaffNovember 18, 2020
National Russell Bedsole wins House District 49 special election Bedsole is a captain with the Shelby County sheriff's department and an Alabaster city councilman. Brandon MoseleyNovember 18, 2020
News Governor appoints State Sen. Cam Ward as Bureau of Pardons and Paroles director Ward is to replace current director Charlie Graddick, who announced on Nov. 2 that he planned to resign on Nov. 30. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2020
Environment SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2020
News Business Council of Alabama launches initiative to “Keep Alabama Open” The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown. StaffNovember 17, 2020
National Democratic Senate special election primary is today The polls opened at 7 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020