Party politics Limestone Republicans raise questions about Wahl family influence, consulting business During a contentious meeting, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee accused John and Noah Wahl of conflicts of interest. Josh Moon3 days ago
Health Alabama Hospital Association: Federal COVID aid needed to help struggling hospitals Some Alabama hospitals are burning through reserves battling COVID, and the state's ICU bed crisis continues to threaten care for all patients. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 20, 2021
Legislature Alabama House minority leader: No support for new prisons without other reforms The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 20, 2021
State Candle light vigils to be held for Medicaid expansion The Nonviolent Medicaid Army will hold simultaneous candlelight vigils for Medicaid expansion at various churches in five Alabama cities. John H. GlennSeptember 20, 2021
State ASU renames building for civil rights icon The historically Black university removed former Gov. Bibb Graves' name last year due to his ties to the KKK. Josh MoonSeptember 20, 2021
Health Alabama State Health Officer: More deaths than births in 2020 Harris cases among school-aged children this year are more than a 300 percent higher than at the same time last year. John H. GlennSeptember 17, 2021
Legislature Ivey tells lawmakers she’ll set special session for prison construction The special session is set for Sept. 27. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Health One in 390 Alabamians have died of COVID-19 COVID hospitalizations are down, but new daily cases remain high, and two hospitals are out of monoclonal antibody treatments. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 17, 2021
State Port of Mobile posting record growth as Midwest supply chain shifts Containerized cargo volumes continue to climb in 2021, as shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing key North American markets. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
State Manufacture Alabama announces new board chairman The Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors has elected Paul Vercher as the new chairman. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
State Scottsboro to host Hemp Fest 2021 Saturday and Sunday H. Marty Schelper will be the key note speaker at Hemp Fest this weekend in Scottsboro. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021