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 Jobin2 days ago
Legislature The Alabama Senate will be under new leadership in 2021 The caucus unanimously elected Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, as the new pro tem. Josh MoonNovember 24, 2020
News Poarch Creek Indians partners with Sweet Grown Alabama The tribe’s support will be used to fund traditional and digital marketing to encourage buying local, according to the nonprofit’s press release. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020
News Governor announces HomTex expansion to create 300-plus jobs in the Black Belt A family-owned and certified minority-owned business will create 300 to 325 new jobs. StaffNovember 24, 2020
News Walker County Public Fishing Lake being stocked with Rainbow Trout The lake will reopen for trout season on Friday, Nov. 27. The daily creel limit is four trout per angler. Brandon MoseleyNovember 24, 2020
News Prichard Fire and Rescue accepting donations for Angel Tree toy drive Persons who would like to drop off new unwrapped toys may make donations until Dec. 18. Brandon MoseleyNovember 24, 2020
Health “We’re not going to get a do-over:” Alabama health officer on Thanksgiving and COVID-19 There were 1,427 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama on Monday, the most since Aug. 11. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Health Governor allocates $3.6 million in CARES Act funds to food banks The money is to go to the nonprofit Alabama Food Bank Association, which will administer the funds. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Education Alabama Education Association, Board of Medical Examiners meet over excuses to break COVID-19 quarantines Prior to the meeting, the AEA on Nov. 5 threatened legal action against the board over the matter. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Legislature Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd. Brandon MoseleyNovember 23, 2020