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 Report ranks Alabama’s pandemic recovery third-slowest in nation The state’s low vaccination rate and high rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are primary factors. Micah DanneyAugust 19, 2021
Health President Biden announces nursing home staff must get vaccinated The requirement will take time to implement. The Alabama Nursing Home Association awaits more details. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 19, 2021
Education Masking policy hotly debated before Mountain Brook Board of Education Parents and doctors debated mandatory masking of school children before the Mountain Brooks Board of Education. Brandon MoseleyAugust 19, 2021
Party politics ALGOP: Admission is free, but ticket needed to attend Cullman Trump rally The rally is scheduled for Aug. 21 at 7 p.m at York Family Farms in Cullman, Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 19, 2021
State Alabama unemployment UC Claims Tracker to be replaced by Claimant Portal The Claimant Portal has been available since the end of 2020. Beginning Aug. 25, the UC Claims Tracker will no longer be accessible. StaffAugust 19, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons record 203 more COVID-19 positive among incarcerated Asymptomatic testing at Elmore Correctional Facility found 191 cases among incarcerated men. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 18, 2021
Health UAB Health System to require COVID-19 vaccinations for hospital, clinic staff UAB will pay $400 to workers who are already vaccinated, and those who get first shots by Sept. 30. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 18, 2021
Health Alabama’s ICU beds are beyond full as COVID-19 rages Mobile County health officials are discussing getting refrigeration trucks to hold the growing number of COVID-19 deaths. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 17, 2021
Health Almost 400 out due to COVID-19, Cullman County Schools won’t require masks The Alabama Department of Public Health, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups all recommend universal masking in schools. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 17, 2021
Health Children’s of Alabama “in crisis mode” as delta infections set new records Kids who are being hospitalized are younger and sicker than those who contracted the original virus. Micah DanneyAugust 17, 2021