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
State UAB nurses, staff protest poor working conditions and unequal pay Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2021
Party politics Republican Women of Shelby County discuss conservative priorities Conservatives spoke in favor of repealing Common Core, banning Critical Race Theory, banning vaccine mandates and other issues. Brandon MoseleySeptember 8, 2021
Health Moment of silence across Alabama and a call for vaccinations as COVID-19 rages The number of new infections during the last seven days of August was 231 percent higher than the same time last year. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Prisons Alabama law students support new trial for man on death row The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Health Majority of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on ventilators are unvaccinated There were 92 more patients needing ICU bed care than the state’s hospitals had formal ICU beds on Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 6, 2021
State Ainsworth appoints Headland resident to Alabama Commission on Higher Education He will serve as a representative of the state at-large and will be subject to confirmation by the 2022 Alabama Senate. StaffSeptember 6, 2021
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