State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire Wooten10 hours ago
Health Barry Moore: It’s not “the government’s job to knock on doors” to promote the vaccine White House officials on July 1 announced that federal COVID-19 surge response teams were being readied to send into areas with low vaccination rates. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Education Alabama ACLU to state school board: Oppose ban on critical race theory The Alabama State Department of Education is considering a resolution prohibiting the concept in classrooms. Micah DanneyJuly 8, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Attorney general reminds consumers to submit Terminix claims by July 15 July 15 is the deadline to submit claims in the state’s historic $60 million settlement with the pest control company. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
State Opinion | Former Gov. John Patterson John Patterson served as governor from 1959 to 1963. Steve FlowersJuly 7, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Bibb prison on Independence Day The DOJ in a lawsuit states the Alabama Department of Corrections has failed to keep prisoners safe from violence and drugs. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021
Education Study group meets on law to remove school construction oversight Several groups remain concerned that removing oversight could lead to safety problems. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021
Party politics Fight over ADP leadership is back in court — again A hearing in a federal lawsuit challenging bylaws changes in 2019 will be held Tuesday in Montgomery Josh MoonJuly 6, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing as vaccinations remain low Alabama has the second-lowest percentage of COVID-19 vaccinations in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 6, 2021