State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Health FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11 A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Health Alabama AG advises employers on medical and religious exemptions The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Environment Black Warrior Riverkeeper threatens Drummond with lawsuit over mine water pumping The river protection group has given the company 60 days to stop pumping or the group said it plans to file a lawsuit. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education Alabama’s first apprenticeship for early childhood educators established This fall, two apprentices at the Coleman Center for Early Learning will serve as a pilot group. StaffOctober 28, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Corruption Hubbard’s attorney asks judge to consider apology and early release Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is serving a 28-month sentence for 11 felony convictions. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Prisons Former Alabama federal prison guard sentenced in sexual abuse case Eric Todd Ellis sexually abused an incarcerated woman at a federal prison in Aliceville, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Health FDA advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021