News Two more Alabama inmates die after testing positive for COVID-19 The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th deaths among inmates within Alabama’s correctional facilities. John H. GlennDecember 2, 2020
Health Nearly 70 percent of Alabama’s pregnancy-related deaths in 2016 were preventable: report Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with women of color bearing the brunt of Alabama's maternal mortality crisis. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2020
Health ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids. John H. GlennNovember 20, 2020
Education Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week. John H. GlennNovember 16, 2020
National Alabama Democratic leaders say Biden, Harris win is a win for the nation Democratic leaders in the state called for unity — and for a peaceful transfer of power. John H. GlennNovember 9, 2020
Economy Report: Alabama has second lowest per capita state, local tax collections The state's local and state tax revenue per resident is now the second-lowest in the country. John H. GlennNovember 6, 2020
News Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract. John H. GlennOctober 23, 2020
News Birmingham refinances $179 million in debt “When I became mayor in November 2017, it became apparent the city was not on sound financial footing," said Mayor Randall Woodfin. John H. GlennOctober 21, 2020
National Birmingham to host March Madness games in 2023 at revamped Legacy Arena The first and second rounds of the 2023 Division I men’s tournament and the 2025 Division I women’s basketball southern regional will play out... John H. GlennOctober 15, 2020
News Birmingham Public Safety Task Force to release report in November The mayor’s office created the task force in July for a broader assessment of public safety in Birmingham. John H. GlennOctober 12, 2020