State AG Marshall opposes rescheduling marijuana, calls it a “cheap ploy” Steve Marshall joined ten other state attorneys general in claiming rescheduling marijuana is illegal, against international law, and unwarranted. Chance Phillips9 hours ago
Health Alabama schools see 700 percent increase in student cases over last year There have been 5,571 cases among students 5-17 the first week of school year, compared to just more than 700 last year. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 26, 2021
State Ivey reads “Lucy Meets A Logger” at Jackson Steele Elementary School Every child was given a copy of Lucy Meets a Logger in their own Woods to Goods box. Brandon MoseleyAugust 26, 2021
Party politics Alabama Republican Party celebrates Trump rally ALGOP Chairman John Wahl estimated the crowd at the Trump rally in Cullman at 50,000. Brandon MoseleyAugust 26, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 case data unclear due to “technical difficulties” ADPH hasn’t updated the state’s numbers at least four times since July 20, citing similar technical problems. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Health Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama legislation likely to worsen state’s prison crisis ACLU of Alabama's "Statehouse-to-Prison Pipeline" report found that 53 of 139 bills that would worsen the crisis passed last session. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Education Mass confusion: Reopening Alabama’s schools amid the delta surge The lack of a singular, statewide order has left each Alabama school district implementing its own standards while trying to follow state guidelines. Josh MoonAugust 24, 2021
State Governor awards grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 24, 2021
State Alabama GOP leaders welcome Donald Trump to Cullman rally Former President Donald Trump was welcomed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey while a number of other elected Alabama leaders spoke ahead of the president. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021