Public safety New statewide driver’s license system slated for spring of 2022 The new system will allow citizens to pre-apply for a driver's license and fill out the required information prior to visiting a local driver's... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 7, 2022
Public safety Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Elections Former State Senator Rusty Glover announces candidacy for State Auditor I will also work tirelessly to provide accountability to the taxpayers of Alabama. StaffJuly 20, 2021
Elections Jessica Sanders announces run for circuit judge Currently, Sanders serves as an assistant attorney general and governmental affairs director for the State Department of Education. Brandon MoseleyJuly 19, 2021
State Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Claudette The governor has retroactively proclaimed the state of emergency for the state of Alabama effective 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 18. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
Public safety ALEA launches new missing persons emergency alert system Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication. Micah DanneyMay 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Accountability lacking in law enforcement response to Huntsville protests A report on the June 2020 protest police response revealed troubling issues within HPD, the Madison County Sheriff's Office and ALEA. Josh MoonApril 23, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week. Brandon MoseleyApril 13, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes lifetime concealed carry gun permit bill Gun owners would be able to buy lifetime permits but sheriffs will rerun background checks at least every five years. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021