National Expanded child tax credits start Thursday Monthly checks are to be sent out until the end of 2021, although there's a push to extend the program. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 13, 2021
Prisons Governor appoints former State Trooper to Board of Pardons and Paroles Darryl Littleton, former State Trooper traffic homicide investigator, plans to use those skills in hearings. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 11, 2021
News Two more incarcerated men die at Bibb prison Three have died at Bibb prison since July 4. A man serving there said guards didn't respond in time to save one. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S. Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
State Groups ask Ivey to spend $4 billion in pandemic aid on those most in need Groups say money should go to expand Medicaid, improve housing, education and access to broadband. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
State Alabama AG Steve Marshall among watchdog group’s “Enemies of Progress” list The group noted Marshall's role as head of a group that promoted the deadly Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Congress Birmingham-based businesswoman Jessica Taylor running for U.S. Senate Taylor was beaten last year in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary by Congressman Barry Moore. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021