Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten11 minutes ago
Health First case of omicron COVID variant confirmed in U.S. The Californian had just returned from South Africa and tested positive for the variant five days later. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 2, 2021
State Alabama woman awarded $2.1 million after being falsely arrested for shoplifting Criminal charges against Lesleigh Nurse were dropped when Walmart employees failed to show to court. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 2, 2021
State Governor honors Alabama’s first Black poet laureate At 31, Ashley Jones is also the youngest poet laureate ever selected in Alabama. Jacob HolmesDecember 2, 2021
Elections Katie Exum announces GOP candidacy for House District 40 Exum owns an outdoor recreational magazine for the state of Alabama called “Alabama Trails Magazine.” StaffDecember 2, 2021
National Mobile native Marty Irby named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists Irby was recognized for his work advancing legislation to protect American equines, companion animals, farm animals and wildlife. StaffDecember 2, 2021
Congress Far-right activist who says Mo Brooks helped plan Jan. 6 rally will testify Ali Alexander, the man behind the Stop the Steal group, said he will comply with the congressional subpoena. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 1, 2021
Health Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 1, 2021
National Founder of Alabama’s first Christian network, COVID vaccine skeptic dies of COVID Lamb founded one of the world's largest Christian networks, using that reach to spread vaccine disinformation. Josh MoonDecember 1, 2021
State FedEx driver accused of dumping packages in Blount County Hundreds of packages were discovered in a ravine last week in Blount County. Josh MoonDecember 1, 2021
State Dailey stepping down as “Capitol Journal” host Dailey has worked in news broadcasting in Alabama for the past 40 years. Josh MoonDecember 1, 2021