State AG awards $1.5 million from opioid lawsuit to Alabama specialty courts It's the first distribution of funds from a settlement with McKinsey & Company, one of the world's top management-consulting firms. John H. GlennOctober 19, 2021
Elections Tereshia Huffman announces bid for Alabama House District 56 The district's current representative plans to run for Sen. Priscilla Dunn's seat in the Alabama Senate next year. John H. GlennOctober 19, 2021
Legislature Activists demand fair representation ahead of redistricting special session This will be the first redistricting session without preclearance from federal officials as previously required under the Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennOctober 15, 2021
Health UAB doctors’ study: pregnant women more susceptible to delta variant infection As of Sept 17. 2021, seven pregnant women have died from COVID-19 in Alabama. John H. GlennOctober 14, 2021
National Game Changer Award awarded to Birmingham native Erica Iheme A graduate of Alabama A&M, Iheme spent 17 years as an organizer and union builder throughout the United States. John H. GlennOctober 13, 2021
Elections Brock Colvin announces campaign for House District 26 The district is currently occupied by Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Guntersville, who is not running for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 12, 2021
Health Ivey extends COVID-19 state of emergency to end of October A total of 7,670 Alabamians have died this year due to COVID-19. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2021
State Congressmen Carl, Rogers visit shipyards at Austal USA and Master Boat Builders The U.S Navy recently awarded Austal USA with a $144 million multi-ship contract. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2021
Elections Britt announces formation of youth coalition supporting her run for Senate The coalition, named “Students for Katie Britt,” is comprised of high school and college students. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2021
Municipal elections Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021