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
Education Corporal punishment declining in Alabama, but state still ranks third-highest in nation Use of corporal punishment in Alabama public schools dropped 44 percent between 2016 and 2018. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 25, 2021
Health Scientists: Herd immunity will mean people can gather again Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities. Micah DanneyFebruary 25, 2021
Congress Tuberville announces Alabama state staff hires and office locations The senator’s state team is made up of fourteen individuals who are located across the state. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 25, 2021
Economy 2020 holiday spending hits record 11.6 percent growth Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019. John H. GlennFebruary 25, 2021
Corruption U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
State $2 million mystery: Records show a surprising windfall for a small charity A nonprofit focused on immigrant services raked in more than $2 million after it began attacking an Alabama law firm. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
Congress Merrill, 15 other secretaries of state write in objection to the For the People Act "We firmly believe the authority to legislate and regulate these changes should be left with the states," the secretaries wrote. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021