Legislature Speaker Ledbetter calls for investigation into Elmore prison boondoggle The $1.25 billion facility was 85% complete, over budget and behind schedule as officials approved another prison contract. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Elections Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl called for closed primaries to secure ballots, ensuring only Republican voters decide the GOP nominee. Wesley WalterJune 11, 2025
Education Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood Education Ivey appointed Ami Brooks to lead the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, citing her passion for serving the state's youngest residents. StaffJune 11, 2025
State Ribbon cutting ceremony held to celebrate McCarty’s Ferry Public Boat Ramp’s renovations A ribbon cutting celebrated McCarty's Ferry Public Boat Ramp's major renovations, bringing enhanced access and improved outdoor recreation opportunities for anglers, hunters, and boaters. StaffJune 11, 2025
Health Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County Dr. Karen Landers said people “can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated." Chance PhillipsJune 9, 2025
State Renovation plans revealed for Walker County Public Lake Officials announced renovations including upgrades to facilities, a new event space, and improved recreation for all. StaffJune 6, 2025
State Law takes effect requiring collection of immigrant biometric data Enforcement of the law will be funded through new circuit and municipal court fees. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2025
State 60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church... Liz RyanJune 4, 2025
Prisons Alabama Reentry Commission releases final report The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress. Mary Claire WootenJune 3, 2025
Aerospace and Defense Proposed major cuts to NASA would likely hit Huntsville heavily NASA’s 2026 budget request would cut funding by almost a quarter and end Huntsville-based projects like the Space Launch System. Chance PhillipsJune 2, 2025
State Gov. Ivey unveils members of State Board of Veterans Affairs Ivey unveiled the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs members. StaffJune 2, 2025