Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips18 hours ago
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 5, 2021
Health EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9 An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
News Opinion | Pundits continue to spread misinformation about John Birch Society "The fact, for anyone interested in true information, is that JBS is and always has been inclusive." The John Birch SocietyMarch 5, 2021
Health Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions. StaffMarch 5, 2021
State Secretary of state joins Hunt-Kean Leadership fellows Merrill will join 29 other elected officials from across the country in the program. StaffMarch 5, 2021
Health Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021
Health Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for governor to rescind statewide mask order A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021
Congress Sewell votes to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it needs the support of at least 10 Republicans. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021
Health Alabama surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2021
Elections Kirk Hatcher wins Senate District 26 special election Gov. Kay Ivey will soon call for a special election to fill Hatcher’s House seat. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021