Health Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric. Alex Jobin1 hour ago
Education Alabama nonprofit asks Legislature to adopt Gov. Kay Ivey’s pre-K funding request Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended state lawmakers approve an additional $24.4 million for pre-K statewide. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
State Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines schedules web meeting The committee will review and make recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning child support guidelines and basic obligations schedule. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
State Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence called off due to COVID pandemic This years vigil would have been the twenty-second held, following the 1999 murder of Billy Jack Gaither in Sylacauga. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Elections Alabama secretary of state co-chairs Republican commission on election integrity The GOP commission is co-chaired by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Michigan state Sen. Ruth Johnson. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
National Alabama leaders remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Congress Sewell asks Biden to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights attorney Fred Gray Gray has had an exemplary 65-year career as a civil rights lawyer. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Economy ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination numbers improve, but still lag behind other states The Biden administration announced Tuesday that states would see a 25 percent increase in vaccine shipments this week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Elections After Trump, Black voters in Alabama have momentum, activists say If efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters receive more support, organizers see a path to increased political power. Micah DanneyFebruary 17, 2021
Health Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021