President Alabama politicians react to Biden bowing out of the 2024 election After President Biden announced he won’t accept the Democratic nomination, Alabama Republicans quickly pivoted to attacking Vice President Kamala Harris. Chance Phillips16 hours ago
Health More than half of those with COVID suffer longer-lasting health problems UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said data from studies of long COVID are troubling, and there's still much to learn about long-term impacts. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
Economy J.M. Smucker Co. to build Alabama manufacturing plant, creating up to 750 jobs With a total investment of $1.1 billion, the facility in the Jefferson County community of McCalla will create up to 750 jobs. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Health Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment Public comment will remain open until Jan. 4, 2022. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Health State VA partners with UA, Auburn in march to raise awareness of vet suicide Operation Iron Ruck is a four-day, 151-mile march from Tuscaloosa to Auburn set for November 24-27. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Elections Mitchem enters race for House District 26 The seat is up for grabs as incumbent Rep. Kerry Rich has announced he will not run for a sixth term. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2021
Health Few Alabama children 5 to 11 have received COVID-19 vaccine After two weeks, 1.2 percent of Alabama's children aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Prisons Former Alabama correctional officer gets more than seven years in prison on drug charges Gary Charles Dixon, Jr. pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey announces staff changes The governor's chief of staff, Jo Bonner, is set to leave after the end of the year to serve as president of the University... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2021
State Tuscaloosa v. United Klans of America A little-known clash in Tuscaloosa in 1964, known as Bloody Tuesday, was ground zero in the city's struggle over civil rights. Liz RyanNovember 17, 2021
Elections Former Alabama journalist running for Alabama Public Service Commission Stephen McLamb calls for more use of solar and a repeal of solar fees charged to homeowners with solar systems. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2021