Health White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society” Unpasteurized milk opens up consumers to the risk of numerous pathogens, but an underground market is thriving. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Health City of Hoover unveils new development project While health and wellness will be a prime focus at Riverwalk Village, the development also will include a central greenspace with a variety of... StaffJune 29, 2023
Health Opinion | Fact check: Alabama is not protecting its babies It seems as if the only time our conservative politicians care about protecting children is when they say it for cheap votes. Josh MoonJune 29, 2023
Health New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care. Jacob HolmesJune 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cannabis Commission faces a dilemma: A modest proposal The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission must now determine its path forward, and it seems apparent that the best solution is to admit failings and... Bill BrittJune 26, 2023
Health Opinion | The bungling of the medical marijuana licenses is hurting desperate Alabamians The long delays and many missteps of the Cannabis Commission are continuing the suffering of sick people who need relief. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Health “Cloaked in secrecy” applicant bemoans Cannabis Commission licensing process The company is hoping the commission brings the process out into the open so it and the public can better understand the licensing decisions... Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2023
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Health Breaking: Medical Cannabis Commission finds ‘potential inconsistencies’ in license scoring An independent review of the scoring metrics could lead to the commission choosing to award the licenses to different entities. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
Health Survey: Most prefer their employer-provided health coverage The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage. Patrick DarringtonJune 15, 2023
Education Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023