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 Phillips7 hours ago
State Rep. Rogers salutes retiring Army Depot Commander Colonel Marvin Walker Walker has served as the 36th commander of the Anniston Army Depot, the largest employer in Calhoun County, since July 2019. Brandon MoseleyAugust 5, 2021
State Rep. Terri Sewell welcomes Rep. Barbra Lee, youth leaders to Summit The week-long summit brought together 60 high school-age youths from California and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 5, 2021
Health Attendees at Republican event cheered Alabama’s low COVID vaccination rate Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
State Federal official’s report says Amazon interfered with union vote The National Labor Relations Board hearing officer said Amazon's placement of a mailbox outside the facility to collect ballots "tainted the election." Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates “Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
State Governor awards funds for energy assistance to low-income persons The grants will enable 20 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families. StaffAugust 4, 2021
Health Tyson Foods requiring COVID-19 vaccines for workers Tyson workers in Alabama and across the U.S. must provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations "The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Health Unvaccinated account for nearly all Alabama COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021