Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to help crime victims The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of crimes. StaffDecember 30, 2021
Local news Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city. John H. GlennSeptember 15, 2021
News Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham “I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been." Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Fraudsters steal more than $31,000 from Regions Bank’s PAC Regions Bank was robbed — sort of. Someone stole $31,000 from the bank’s political action committee. Josh MoonJanuary 18, 2021
News $7.9 million awarded to five Alabama abuse, crime victim programs The grants will support five programs and organizations across the state that assist victims Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
News Report shows disparities in Alabama’s criminal justice system Those who can't afford to pay for their own defense are more likely to be convicted, the report found. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2020
News Robbers fire at police, race in I-20 car chase with speeds reaching 115 mph One suspect is in custody. Another fled on foot into the woods in St. Clair County. Brandon MoseleyNovember 30, 2020
Elections Trump promotes “law and order” in closing night speech at the RNC President Donald Trump gave a 70-minute speech Thursday to accept the Republican nomination for a second term in the White House. “How can the... Brandon MoseleyAugust 28, 2020