Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips11 hours ago
Health COVID cases, hospitalizations increasing in Alabama The number of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on Sunday increased by 16 percent from two weeks before. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 2021
State Former ADP chair Worley hospitalized, “gravely ill” Worley led ADP from 2013 to 2019 and was a former secretary of state in Alabama. Josh MoonDecember 21, 2021
Health Alabama asks SCOTUS to block Biden vaccine mandate for large employers Alabama has the third-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second-highest COVID death rate per capita in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 2021
Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021
State Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Health Federal appeals court reinstates Biden’s vaccine mandate The appeals court ruled that OSHA has the authority to regulate viruses in the workplace. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 20, 2021
Education University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2021
Infrastructure Carl lends support to latest I-10 bridge proposal “My greatest concern is having the option for locals to cross the bay without paying a toll, so I’m encouraged by the latest bridge... StaffDecember 20, 2021
Corruption Former Athens City School superintendent pleads guilty to defrauding state Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
Prisons NFL commercial highlights Alabama Appleseed It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021