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AFA endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate

“Katie is working hard to earn the vote of all Alabamians,” said President and CEO of AFA, Chris Isaacson.

January 12, 2022

ALGOP chairman expresses support for permitless carry legislation

Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.

January 12, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State focused on achievements, challenges

Ivey urged lawmakers to make allocating $1.5 billion in federal COVID aid an early priority the 2022 legislative session.

January 11, 2022

Alabama’s average daily reported COVID cases breaks 10,000 for first time

Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations reached 1,776 on Monday, a level not seen since Sept. 21 and a 239 percent increase from two weeks ago.

January 11, 2022

Two Alabama prisoners die on Christmas Eve, day after Christmas

One man died on Christmas Eve after being attacked with a weapon by another prisoner. A second man was found unresponsive on Dec. 26.

January 11, 2022

Ainsworth: Alabama Space Guard would provide support for U.S. Space Command, create jobs

Ainsworth said a Space Guard unit within the Alabama National Guard would "logically provide much-needed support for U.S. Space Command."

January 11, 2022

Port of Mobile posts record container growth in 2021

In 2021, the Port experienced minimal to no congestion, no vessel delays at anchor, and posted vessel-to-rail turn times within 24 hours.

January 11, 2022

Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs announce ALDOT support of I-10 Bridge and Bayway framework

ALDOT reiterated that it will commit at least $250 million in state funding for a final project, which is double the federal commitment.

January 11, 2022

Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds

This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday.

January 10, 2022

Alabama hospitals, schools react as COVID surges

While some public school systems are requiring masks, others are taking a wait-and-see approach as cases and hospitalizations increase statewide.

January 10, 2022