Health UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. Eddie BurkhalterJune 24, 2021
State Alabama ranks 47th in nation in latest Kids Count Data Book The latest Kids Count book also includes data on how families and children fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJune 22, 2021
Courts DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
Courts Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall The failed attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is the third brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey: State offices closed June 18 in honor of Juneteenth President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill making June 19 a federal holiday in honor of Juneteenth. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
State Juneteenth Day and Alabama’s support of the Confederacy in conflict, historian says Professor Derryn Moten says Gov. Kay Ivey's proclamation on Juneteenth Day raises questions. Eddie BurkhalterJune 17, 2021
Economy State Finance Director retiring due to possible ALS diagnosis Butler has worked for the state for some 36 years. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Prisons Anniston man who sued over medical treatment while incarcerated dies Patrick Neal, who was paralyzed after failed attempts to get medical help, leaves behind four children. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
National Judge grants extension for Alabama man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack Phillip Andrew Bromley is charged with unlawful entry and disorderly conduct. Eddie BurkhalterJune 15, 2021