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 Wooten1 day ago
Health COVID booster shots available for some Alabamians beginning Friday Only those who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and meet other criteria can get a booster shot. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 24, 2021
Environment Here’s how Alabama’s state vegetable could fare in a changing climate Sweet potato crops will benefit from warmer temperatures, but unpredictable weather poses new threats. Micah DanneySeptember 24, 2021
Education Alabama A&M to announce president selection within a week The Board of Trustees is interviewing the three finalists. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
Health Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 24, 2021
Congress Rogers, Carl and Sewell vote to pass National Defense Authorization Act The vote split the Alabama Congressional delegation with Reps. Mike Rogers, Jerry Carl and Terri Sewell voting in favor. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
Congress Moore, Brooks vote against the House version of the NDAA The NDAA sets policy for our nation’s defense. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
National Biden removes Lee Greenwood from National Endowment for the Arts “I didn’t get a phone call or letter. It was just an email,” Lee Greenwood said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
Prisons Governor officially calls special session to address prison crisis The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 23, 2021
Health Ivey, Tuberville, Alabama House minority leader encourage COVID vaccinations Alabama hospitals' ICUs were at 99.3 percent capacity on Tuesday, with nearly half of all beds filled with COVID patients. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 23, 2021
Elections Candidates will not be able to fundraise during the special session Campaigns will not be allowed to accept campaign contributions during the blackout period. Brandon MoseleySeptember 23, 2021