Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
National DOJ deals blow to Mo Brooks’ defense Brooks claimed his Jan. 6 speech was simply part of his job as a congressman. The DOJ disagreed. Josh MoonJuly 28, 2021
Elections Rep. Joe Faust is seeking re-election in state House District 94 Faust on Tuesday announced that he is seeking re-election for another term representing state House District 94. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Education Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates. StaffJuly 28, 2021
News WTO to meet to consider temporarily lifting vaccine patent protection According to the UN, wealthy countries received 82 percent of vaccine doses, while poor nations received less than 1 percent. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Elections Dean Odle campaigns in Fultondale Dean Odle is running in the Republican primary for governor of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Health CDC recommends new mask guidance for vaccinated, schools as delta surges Alabama's available ICU beds on Tuesday fell below 200 for the first time since February, as cases and hospitalizations surge. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health UAB doctors on COVID “wildfire” : Get vaccinated now, wear masks and avoid large crowds The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations. Micah DanneyJuly 27, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health Doctor credits vaccine in Piedmont woman’s “breakthrough” COVID case survival Carolyn Studdard's doctor told the family had the 78-year-old not been vaccinated, her case could have been much worse. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Aerospace and Defense “Next” campaign highlights Alabama’s high-tech capabilities The marketing campaign features Alabama's aerospace, bioscience, hi tech and transportation manufacturing industries. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021