National CDC awards Alabama $40,452,096 to address COVID-related health disparities The funding, part of a $2.25 billion nationwide investment, seeks to advance health equity. StaffJune 11, 2021
Elections Will Ainsworth endorsed by Alabama Forestry Association Ainsworth and his family have been Alabama timberland owners for years. StaffJune 11, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 community development block grants Ivey awarded $500,000 each to the city of Opelika and Russell County and $300,000 each to Marengo, Monroe and Pickens counties. StaffJune 9, 2021
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
State Lineman Appreciation Day honors Alabama’s selfless utility workers Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, formally established by the Legislature in 2014, is celebrated on the first Monday in June. StaffJune 7, 2021
State ADOL providing portal to allow unemployment claimants to upload documents The improved portal will allow claimants to upload identity and verification documents. StaffJune 7, 2021
Health Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state. StaffJune 7, 2021
Elections Katie Boyd Britt resigns from BCA: A precursor to Senate bid? “One of my greatest prides at BCA has been bringing the previously forgotten back into the fold our small businesses on Main Street, and... StaffJune 1, 2021
State Treasurer’s Office to host annual College Savings Giveaway All entries must be submitted by July 16, 2021. StaffMay 31, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties. StaffMay 28, 2021