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
State New report on the well-being of Alabama’s children Since 1994, the Alabama Kids Count Data Book has documented and tracked the health, education, safety, and economic security of children at the state... StaffApril 7, 2022
Party politics Katie Britt releases memo on “reducing the size, scope and reach” of government Britt's policy position includes support for a constitutional amendment to mandate the federal government balances its budget every year. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022
State Bessemer Amazon union vote too close to call Workers at the Bessemer facility appear to have voted against joining a union, but by a margin so small that challenged ballots could change... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Education ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Josh MoonApril 1, 2022
Education Troy University to freeze tuition, continue Clear Cost pricing plan Troy University will freeze tuition for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. StaffApril 1, 2022
Health Uninsured Alabamians may soon have to pay for COVID tests, treatments Congress failed to approve additional COVID funding to pay for tests, treatments and vaccines, and the burden to pay for those is to fall... Eddie BurkhalterMarch 30, 2022
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant for state prison drug rehabilitation program The grant funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment course come from the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Infrastructure Hundreds of systems apply for $225 million to repair, upgrade water, sewer infrastructure Nearly 400 public water and sewer systems across the state of Alabama have applied for grants to repair and upgrade their systems. StaffMarch 30, 2022
State Willie Edwards Jr.: The Klan sought to erase his memory, his family made sure it endured Ultimately, his killers were never convicted of his murder, but Wille Edwards Jr.'s memory lives on. Liz RyanMarch 29, 2022
Infrastructure Governor celebrates grand opening of $120 million AUBix Data Center in Auburn AUBix is a $120 million data center that will give businesses and public entities a technological edge and enhanced access to high-speed internet. StaffMarch 29, 2022