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
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Legislature Ivey tells lawmakers she’ll set special session for prison construction The special session is set for Sept. 27. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Governor Governor Ivey accepts resignation of State Treasurer John McMillan, appoints Young Boozer “I commend Treasurer McMillan for his diligent service to the state of Alabama and wish him well in his new endeavor,” Governor Ivey said. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Health One in 390 Alabamians have died of COVID-19 COVID hospitalizations are down, but new daily cases remain high, and two hospitals are out of monoclonal antibody treatments. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 17, 2021
Elections Penni McClammy to run for her late father’s House seat Longtime Rep. Thad McClammy passed away in August. His daughter is the only candidate on the ballot for his seat. Josh MoonSeptember 17, 2021
Elections Debbie Wood announces re-election bid in Alabama House District 38 House District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021
Elections Keith Davis running for Alabama House District 13 Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis is running for Alabama House District 13. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021
National Marshall tells Biden not to proceed with COVID vaccine rules Marshall joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the warning in a letter to Biden on Thursday. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021
State Port of Mobile posting record growth as Midwest supply chain shifts Containerized cargo volumes continue to climb in 2021, as shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing key North American markets. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
State Manufacture Alabama announces new board chairman The Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors has elected Paul Vercher as the new chairman. StaffSeptember 17, 2021