Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley Walter2 hours ago
Prisons Two more deaths in Alabama prisons Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive at Ventress on May 17. Earnest Charles McReynolds, 69, died on May 10 at Donaldson Correctional Facility. Eddie BurkhalterMay 23, 2022
State Jimmy Rane Foundation honors former Georgia coach Vince Dooley The foundation awarded a record 50 scholarships to underserved children during the event. StaffMay 23, 2022
State Port of Mobile announces $104 million container terminal expansion These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal. StaffMay 23, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Prisons New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022
State Opinion | Vote “yes” on the state parks amendment We believe this is the perfect time to modernize and enhance the State Parks System. Chris BlankenshipMay 19, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile gains new Central American service The Alabama Port Authority is pleased to announce new ocean service to and from Central America for containerized cargo shippers. StaffMay 19, 2022
Public safety Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2022
Education Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child Karl Julian said he's noticed remarkable improvements in his daughter's life since she began attending the LGBTQ-affirming charter school. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2022