News Trump order threatens funding for Alabama libraries The order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to state libraries. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
State Alabama AG Steve Marshall among watchdog group’s “Enemies of Progress” list The group noted Marshall's role as head of a group that promoted the deadly Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey holds ceremonial bill signing for Connect Alabama Act Alabama is ranked 47th in terms of broadband connectivity and 73 percent of Alabama’s population does not have access to an affordable broadband plan. StaffJuly 9, 2021
Congress Birmingham-based businesswoman Jessica Taylor running for U.S. Senate Taylor was beaten last year in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary by Congressman Barry Moore. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Governor Ivey elected to serve on the executive committee of the National Governors Association Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday was once again elected to serve on the executive committee of the National Governor’s Association. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Congress Rogers says that Biden failed to present a plan for the future of Afghanistan The Afghanistan War, at over 19 years in length, is the longest war in American history. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Health Barry Moore: It’s not “the government’s job to knock on doors” to promote the vaccine White House officials on July 1 announced that federal COVID-19 surge response teams were being readied to send into areas with low vaccination rates. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Elections Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate. StaffJuly 8, 2021
Education Alabama ACLU to state school board: Oppose ban on critical race theory The Alabama State Department of Education is considering a resolution prohibiting the concept in classrooms. Micah DanneyJuly 8, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021