State Governor awards grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 24, 2021
Economy Alabama’s July unemployment rate was 3.2 percent In July, 2,138,925 people were counted as employed, up 82,577 from July 2020. StaffAugust 23, 2021
Economy Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs. StaffAugust 23, 2021
State Alabama unemployment UC Claims Tracker to be replaced by Claimant Portal The Claimant Portal has been available since the end of 2020. Beginning Aug. 25, the UC Claims Tracker will no longer be accessible. StaffAugust 19, 2021
Education Community colleges to offer STEM dual enrollment scholarships Dual enrollment gives Alabama’s high school students access to college-level classes. StaffAugust 11, 2021
Municipal elections Doug Jones endorses Randall Woodfin for mayor of Birmingham Jones joins with Mayor Richard Arrington, State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson and other in endorsing Woodfin. StaffAugust 6, 2021
Elections Justice Kelli Wise announces re-election campaign A Republican, Justice Wise has served on the Alabama Supreme Court since 2011. StaffAugust 6, 2021
Congress Shelby encourages bipartisan work as spending measures advance The package contains provisions affecting Alabama. StaffAugust 5, 2021
State Governor awards funds for energy assistance to low-income persons The grants will enable 20 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families. StaffAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations "The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads. StaffAugust 3, 2021