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 Gov. Kay Ivey announces federal funds to hire traveling nurses for hospitals Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Health Over 9,000 COVID-19 cases among students, staff in Alabama schools this week The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Health ADPH to offer COVID vaccines, testing at college football games The KICK COVID campaign will enlist student athletes to promote vaccinations. Micah DanneySeptember 3, 2021
State Committee to remove racist language in Alabama’s Constitution meets The committee meets again on Oct. 13 and could vote then on recommendations to remove racist language. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
State Ivey issues supplemental state of emergency This emergency order by the governor will allow the Ida evacuees to get their essential prescription medications refilled. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
Public safety Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Health Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Health Experts on women’s health try to dispel misinformation about vaccines and pregnancy Armed with recent data, doctors want women to view the vaccines as routine care during pregnancy. Micah DanneySeptember 2, 2021
State Governor appoints Joshua McLaughlin as Limestone County Sheriff McLaughlin currently serves as the chief investigator in the Limestone County District Attorney’s Office. StaffSeptember 2, 2021
State Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement to host web meeting on Oct. 1 The guidelines and schedule are used by courts in this state in determining the amounts of child support to be paid. StaffSeptember 2, 2021