Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
State Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise. Micah DanneyFebruary 23, 2021
Local news Pell City bans sale and delivery of Tianeptine pills The city ordinance, introduced by Mayor Bill Pruitt at a Monday council meeting, passed unanimously. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature Two bills would expand community corrections, enhance specialized courts St. Clair County's drug and veterans courts have a combined 96 percent success rate at preventing recidivism. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
National Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors legislation to block U.S. from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement and imposed U.S. sanctions against Iran. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Medicaid expansion is the lifeline Alabama needs now "We urge state leaders and lawmakers to act now and provide a lifeline to Alabama residents." Jada ShafferFebruary 23, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021