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
Legislature Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 23, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Shelby: Troy facility awarded $200 million Coast Guard contract The Sikorsky helicopter plant in Troy employs approximately 400 people. StaffJanuary 23, 2021
News Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Hank Aaron Gov. Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Aaron's death. StaffJanuary 23, 2021
Local news Birmingham to receive $6.2 million for Emergency Rental Assistance program As of Friday, the city isn’t accepting applications but has begun work establishing a process for distribution. John H. GlennJanuary 23, 2021
Congress Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 22, 2021
News Funeral arrangements announced for Hannah Ford Hannah had just turned 27 when she was killed in a Montgomery car accident on Jan. 17. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
National Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021