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
Environment Longtime Alabama State Parks manager Tim Haney honored for lifetime service Several Alabama State Parks employees were honored at the recent Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry Awards gala. StaffNovember 9, 2020
News First registered apprenticeship program for veterans launched The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and Redstone Arsenal recently partnered together to provide the first-ever registered apprenticeship program for veterans. StaffNovember 9, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Economy Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city. StaffNovember 9, 2020
News Terminix agrees to pay $60 million for overcharging customers in Alabama The company systematically overcharged customers and failed in many cases to honor its service contracts, the AG's office said. Micah DanneyNovember 9, 2020
Corruption Lee County DA Brandon Hughes indicted on 7 counts of ethics violations, theft and perjury The attorney general's office said Hughes was indicted by a Lee County grand jury on ethics, theft and perjury charges. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Elections Alabama Democratic leadership criticize Republicans for “undemocratic” comments What drew the ire of Democrats was a continuous series of statements alluding to fraud but providing no evidence. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2020
National Alabama Democratic leaders say Biden, Harris win is a win for the nation Democratic leaders in the state called for unity — and for a peaceful transfer of power. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Elections APR’s policies for covering post-election news The execution of a free and fair election is the bedrock of a democratic republic. Bill BrittNovember 9, 2020
News Hemp company opens new processing facility in Phenix City The company says that the new processing facility located in Phenix City will have advanced technologies to increase production of CBD. Brandon MoseleyNovember 9, 2020