Economy Online job ads in December up 3.9 percent from last year But the monthly total of online job ads is down 0.5 percent versus the previous month. StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Local news Mashonda Taylor appointed to Birmingham Water Works Board Taylor’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and is effective immediately. StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Legislature Hulsey elected freshman rep to Alabama House GOP leadership Hulsey was elected to the post during the recent organizational session. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Infrastructure 2022 record year for containerized shipping in Mobile The container terminal handled a record 312 vessels, an increase of 75 vessels from 2021. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Economy Gov. Ivey announces another record high jobs count Alabama’s December unemployment rate was 2.8 percent. StaffJanuary 20, 2023
Elections Judge Chris McCool running for Alabama Supreme Court Judge McCool was elected as a Republican in November 2018 for a six-year term on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
State Selma community organizers, faith leaders, residents come together Grassroots organizers are working to help residents of Selma after an EF-2 tornado struck the city. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
Governor Governor Ivey issues executive order triad The orders aim to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government. StaffJanuary 18, 2023
National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
State Sewell to host virtual discussion with Martin Luther King III The conversation will focus on the legacy of Dr. King and the struggle for racial equality. StaffJanuary 16, 2023