Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
Congress Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Public safety Gov Kay Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of severe storms The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 in January There were 97,726 Alabamians counted as unemployed in January. Micah DanneyMarch 17, 2021
Congress Sewell sponsors bipartisan Medicare multi-cancer screening technology bill The bill would authorize coverage of blood-based multi-cancer early detection tests and future FDA-approved test methods. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Economy Red Land Cotton invests $1.5 million in expansion efforts Total investment in its growth plan is $1.5 million and has created jobs in Mississippi and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Health Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Governor Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
State Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 15, 2021
Economy Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021