Congress Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft amid increased bipartisan support. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed appoints Jerime Reid as chief of staff Previously serving as COO, Reid was responsible for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across city departments. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer Williams, a veteran state trooper, was set to mark 19 years of service on Wednesday. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Prisons Alabama schedules execution of Demetrius Frazier using nitrogen hypoxia Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Elections Matt Woods named GOP nominee for Senate District 5 District 5 became vacant following the resignation of former Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Elections Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Matt Woods for Senate District 5 The special election for the District 5 seat will be held on March 11. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Birmingham launches HEART program to support unhoused residents in crisis HEART will now dispatch trained professionals to provide compassionate care and connect individuals to essential resources. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama This FBI Alabama compound is appropriately named the Richard Shelby Center for Innovation and Advanced Training. Steve FlowersJanuary 8, 2025
Congress Katie Britt named deputy whip, joins Senate GOP leadership team The deputy whip team will play a crucial role in ensuring party unity and facilitating the passage of legislation central to President Trump’s policy... StaffJanuary 7, 2025
Local news Athens, Limestone vote to change library board makeup Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections. Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2025