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
Elections Gary Palmer addresses constituents at a town hall in Irondale Gary Palmer spoke to constituents about Afghanistan, China, energy policy, the Northern Beltline and other concerns. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Elections Andy Blalock is running for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District He moved to Huntsville in 2007 and has been teaching for the Academy for Science & Foreign Language for 14 years. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Elections Stacy George says he will not shut down businesses if elected governor George promised that if he is elected governor that he would never shut down businesses over COVID-19, flu or any other reason. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Health Alabama’s ICU beds are beyond full as COVID-19 rages Mobile County health officials are discussing getting refrigeration trucks to hold the growing number of COVID-19 deaths. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 17, 2021
Health Almost 400 out due to COVID-19, Cullman County Schools won’t require masks The Alabama Department of Public Health, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups all recommend universal masking in schools. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 17, 2021
Health Children’s of Alabama “in crisis mode” as delta infections set new records Kids who are being hospitalized are younger and sicker than those who contracted the original virus. Micah DanneyAugust 17, 2021
Congress Alabama Republicans criticize Biden’s Afghanistan strategy The result of a hasty American pullout has been a military, humanitarian and diplomatic disaster. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Elections Katie Britt signs the “no new taxes” pledge Britt is the first candidate in the 2022 Senate race to sign the pledge as a candidate for Senate. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
Health Only two ICU beds available in Alabama as COVID hospitalizations surge Of those hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide on Monday, 88 percent were unvaccinated, according to the Alabama Hospital Association. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021
Health Program seeks more Alabama K-12, private schools for COVID-19 testing Testing will be critical to help prevent outbreaks in schools and surrounding communities, according to the program's principle investigator. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021