Senate approves changes giving Ivey more control of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

A heavily debated bill to change control of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs passed the state Senate today after what the sponsor said was an important compromise. Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, brought out a new version of the bill, SB67, that he …

Nonprofit RTI graduates over 100 paramedics with more to come as demand surges in Alabama

A paramedic and EMT shortage has been a problem not only here in Alabama but around the country over the last several year. A new school is trying to fill those openings.The Regional Training Institute has graduated more than 100 paramedics over the last …

Three Alabama young farm families named finalists, five others honored in statewide contest

Written by Marlee Jackson Eight young farm families were honored for excellence in production agriculture, Alabama Farmers Federation involvement and community service Feb. 15 during the Young Farmers Conference in Muscle Shoals.  Those Outstanding Young …

Alabama House passes law enforcement family scholarship program

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB188, a measure aimed at providing financial assistance for higher education to the families of long-term law enforcement officers. Sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris), the bill is a part of a …

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Alabama Senate votes to make veterans affairs a cabinet-level appointment, drops board restructuring component

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to remove a significant portion of proposed legislation that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) and the State Board of Veterans Affairs.  Senators adopted a substitute version of the …

Trump signs IVF order a year after Alabama Supreme Court ruling: ‘Another promise kept,’ Katie Britt says

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a task force that will look at ways to make in-vitro fertilization more affordable. “These are treatments that have become unaffordable for many Americans, have been unaffordable for many …

Bill to let Alabama borrow another $500 million for prison construction advances

The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to add $500 million to how much the state can borrow for prison construction. The state expects to borrow money through a bond issue to help build a 4,000-bed men’s prison in Escambia County. Sen. Greg Albritton, R- …

Alabama inmate resentenced to life after 28 years on death row for 1995 police officer’s murder

A man who spent 28 years on Alabama Death Row for arranging the murder of a police officer was recently resentenced and will be spared execution. Larry Wayne Whitehead, 62, was convicted in 1996 for the death of Albertville police officer and detective …

Alabama mother charged in newborn’s death after allegedly admitting fentanyl use

An Alabama mother is facing criminal charges after her newborn died the day after she admitted to using fentanyl, according to police and court records. Whitney Nicole Greene, 32, of Oxford, was charged with chemical endangerment of a child-death on …