Economy New unemployment claims fell last week 71 percent of last week's new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021
Public safety ALEA launches new missing persons emergency alert system Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication. Micah DanneyMay 27, 2021
Health Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility. Micah DanneyMay 26, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 71 percent were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 21, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly 78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 17, 2021
Economy Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill. Micah DanneyMay 14, 2021
Local news Huntsville police officer’s murder conviction clears path for civil suit An internal investigation previously cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and city leadership defended his actions even after the verdict. Micah DanneyMay 8, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
National Study finds most Americans want national voting standards A national sample of 1,000 representative voters found strong support for key parts of the For the People Act. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
Local news Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020. Micah DanneyMay 5, 2021