Health New omicron-specific COVID boosters coming to Alabama UAB vaccine expert Dr. Paul Goepfert said the new boosters give recipients their best chance to avoid infection and hospitalizations. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2022
Elections Democratic, Libertarian secretary of state candidates to participate in forum Republican nominee Wes Allen is not participating. His campaign manager said Allen's schedule had already been filled. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2022
Health Medical Cannabis Commission opens applications for business licenses Interested parties must request an application form by Oct. 17 and will have until Dec. 30 to submit the application. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2022
Elections AFA makes endorsements in House races The association announced 10 endorsements ahead of the upcoming General Election. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2022
Health Tuscaloosa VA nurses protest for flexible scheduling, address staffing concerns The protest coincides with two other protests taking place today in Atlanta and Augusta. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Education Commission approves Dothan’s first charter school The voting body took swift action Wednesday after a dramatic tied vote last week stalled the school's approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Economy Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Infrastructure FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Local news Auburn councilman seeks to challenge short-term rental regulation Auburn Councilman Steven Dixon is challenging the city’s government all the way up to the Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2022
Elections Cochran emphasizes small government in bid to unseat Aderholt Johnny Cochran said he is hoping to find common ground with voters who typically vote Republican on small government and fiscal conservatism. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2022