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 Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S. Micah DanneyJune 2, 2021
Health EEOC says employers can require vaccines The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021
State Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Health How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time. Micah DanneyMay 31, 2021
State Today is Memorial Day The federal and state holiday is set aside to remember the nearly 1.3 million Americans who have paid the ultimate price for our country. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
State Treasurer’s Office to host annual College Savings Giveaway All entries must be submitted by July 16, 2021. StaffMay 31, 2021
Education Growing majority of Alabamians want more spent on education, survey says Respondents were divided on how to pay for it, but most think that internet sales taxes should be distributed differently. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021
Education Lawmakers critical of Ivey’s veto to delay retention portion of the Literacy Act Ivey vetoed a bill that would have delayed portions of the Alabama Literacy Act. The bill had broad, bipartisan support. Josh MoonMay 28, 2021
Public safety ALEA launches new missing persons emergency alert system Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication. Micah DanneyMay 27, 2021
Infrastructure Trucking Association files comments on proposed I-10 truck-only toll bridge The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project. StaffMay 27, 2021