Governor Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina The 13-person team consists of 11 Airmen from around the state who serve as Alabama’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team. StaffOctober 1, 2024
State Alabama National Guard promotes newest general Maj. Gen. Thomas Vickers was sworn into his increased rank and responsibility on June 21. StaffJune 24, 2024
State Governor selects Brigadier Gen. David Pritchett as next leader of Alabama National Guard The governor’s appointment of Pritchett is effective January 1, 2024. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Legislature Bill to allow Alabama Space Guard passes Senate A measure authorizing the inclusion of a Space National Guard within the Alabama National Guard passed in the Alabama Senate Tuesday. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey’s appointments are best of the best A governor will have over 3,500 appointments during his or her four-year term, and Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed some fine people to public... Beth ChapmanOctober 26, 2021
Legislature Chip Brown pre-files bill to provide tax cuts to Gulf Coast commercial fishermen Bait, equipment and materials used by the commercial fishing industry would be exempt from both sales and use taxes under Brown’s legislation. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Elections Rep. Joe Faust is seeking re-election in state House District 94 Faust on Tuesday announced that he is seeking re-election for another term representing state House District 94. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
State Tara McKennie becomes the first woman general in Alabama Air National Guard "You have truly made history being both the first female and first African American General Officer for the Alabama National Guard," Gov. Kay Ivey... Brandon MoseleyJune 7, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama could expand vaccinations before April 9 Asked when the state will open up to the next phase, Harris said it’s possible it will happen before April 9. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alvin Holmes pulled no punches "A tireless advocate for the Black community and the most purposefully underestimated man in the history of Alabama politics." Josh MoonNovember 23, 2020