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 days ago
Health Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health registry Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s simple A lot of evil has occurred in our state under the guise of heritage, law and so-called etiquette. We need to face those facts.... David PersonApril 15, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Health Alabama State Health Officer tests positive for COVID Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2022
State Civil Rights Memorial Center unveils “Blank Slate Monument” The monument, created by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, is an interactive statue that contests the narratives promoted by Confederate memorials. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2022
Health Mayor fights to save Black Belt hospital from closing Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2022
Education Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service. StaffApril 13, 2022
Prisons Former Alabama correctional officer sentenced to prison for beating prisoner A federal judge sentenced Ulysses Oliver Jr., 47, a former Alabama Department of Corrections Sergeant, to 30 months in prison. Eddie BurkhalterApril 11, 2022
Education Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3 P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative. StaffApril 11, 2022
Prisons Man at Fountain prison found unresponsive, dies Maurice Powell, 47, was found unresponsive by prison staff on April 4 and was pronounced dead. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2022