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 Phillips18 hours ago
Elections Katie Britt polls slightly ahead of Mo Brooks in second internal poll The latest poll puts Britt slightly ahead of Brooks 24 percent to 22 percent, among the 650 Republican voters surveyed. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 11, 2021
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Tom Whatley Sen. Tom Whatley represents District 27, which covers Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. StaffNovember 11, 2021
Prisons Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course." StaffNovember 11, 2021
Education Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s next president Bonner, Gov. Kay Ivey's chief of staff, has served in her office since December 2018. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Health Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday” The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Elections Former Alabama House candidate indicates possible secretary of state bid Chris Horn in 2014 ran unsuccessfully for state House District 53 seat, which was won by Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Education PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
Economy Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
State Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021