Alabama Bill Would Limit Prison Release for Good Behavior
Incentives for some Alabama prisoners to follow rules in order to secure an early release would be restricted under legislation that advanced in the state Senate on Wednesday.
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Shelby County: Two Deputies Shot; Suspect in Custody
WAKA 8 is following a breaking story from Shelby County, in the Birmingham area, where two sheriff's deputies have been shot.
Pentagon Study: Higher Cancer Rates Found in Military Pilots, Ground Crews
A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Spending Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Gov. Kay Ivey says, “Alabama can now look to a future of greater promise thanks to the steps we have taken this week to invest these funds wisely."
UPDATE: Alabama Lawmakers Approve Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a plan to use $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Cost Estimate on New Elmore County Prison Reaches Nearly $1 Billion
An Alabama prison finance authority has increased what the state can spend on building a new 4,000-inmate prison in Elmore County.
Alabama Prison System Raises Pay to Recruit, Retain Officers
The Alabama prison system is raising salaries for correctional officers — increasing starting pay to more than $50,000 annually — in an effort to lure workers and address an ongoing staff shortage.
Alabama House Approves $1 Billion Plan for Pandemic Funds
The Alabama House has advanced a plan to use the state’s final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds mostly on water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Alabama Laws Against Panhandling
A federal judge has struck down Alabama laws against panhandling, ruling that the statues are unconstitutional.
Summer Food Benefits Approved for 530,000 Alabama Children
An estimated 530,000 Alabama children who get free or reduced price school meals are now eligible for food benefits this summer after the school year ends, officials said Tuesday.
Alabama Marks Three Years Since First COVID Case
It was Friday the 13th of March, 2020, that state health officials announced Alabama's first COVID case, which was in Montgomery County.
State Officials Honor Retired Sen. Richard Shelby, "Alabama's Greatest Builder"
Gov. Kay Ivey and other state officials paid tribute to former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, saying he transformed the economic and education landscape of the state during his decades of public service.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Plan for Federal American Rescue Plan Money
Alabama lawmakers have advanced a spending plan to use the state's final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds.
Alabama Lawmakers Begin Special Session on What to Do with $1 Billion in Federal Relief Money
Here's how Alabama might spend the remaining $1 billion in federal pandemic relief money.
Democrats in Alabama Legislature Seek Repeal or Exemptions in State Abortion Ban
Alabama's abortion ban allows no exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest. Democrats in the Alabama Legislature want to change that.
Alabama Basketball Star Brandon Miller Calls Fatal Shooting "Really Heartbreaking"
Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller spoke about being at the scene of a fatal shooting that killed a 23-year-old mother, saying he will “never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones.”
WATCH: Ivey to Legislature: Give Alabama Taxpayers a $400 Check
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address. She urged the Legislature to give Alabama taxpayers a $400 check.
Alabama Lawmakers Face Spending Decisions on Surplus, Rescue Funds
Alabama lawmakers face decisions on a budget surplus and pandemic relief dollars as they return to Montgomery on Tuesday for a legislative session where nearly one in four members is newly elected.
Biden's Visit to Selma Puts Spotlight Back on Voting Rights
President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of “Bloody Sunday," joining thousands for the annual commemoration of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Accuses Ethics Chief of "Self-Dealing" with Estate Trust
Attorney General Steve Marshall has accused the head of the Alabama Ethics Commission of mishandling a charitable trust, named for a former secretary of state, by allowing his children to benefit from its scholarships.
Father Charged in Hot Car Death of His 2-Year-Old Child in Atmore
A man has been arrested on reckless murder charges in Atmore after his 2-year-old child died after being left in a hot car, police said.
Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama Will Resume Executions
An internal review of Alabama's execution procedures is complete and the state will resume lethal injections, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday.
Bill to Change "Good Time" Law Named for Slain Bibb County Deputy
Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson was shot and killed in 2022 by a man authorities said had his prison sentence shortened under Alabama's good-time behavior incentive law despite escaping from a prison work release center in 2019.
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 24-26
From Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, you can buy supplies and equipment to get you ready for severe weather season without having to pay state sales tax. Some cities and counties are also dropping their taxes on these items.
Univ. of Alabama: Brandon Miller Not a Suspect in Shooting, Remains on Basketball Team
The University of Alabama said that leading scorer Brandon Miller remains an “active member” of the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide and is not considered a suspect in a fatal shooting that took place near campus last month.
