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 Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission meets for the first time A Dothan area oncologist was elected as the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Brandon MoseleyAugust 13, 2021
Health Alabama could surpass all-time COVID hospitalization high by Sunday Talks are underway to decide whether federal medical teams are needed to assist in state hospitals. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 12, 2021
Health Alabama ICUs at 95 percent capacity, hospitalizations double in two weeks In the city of Dothan and in Baldwin County, there were more patients in ICUs than those hospitals had formal ICU beds for. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 12, 2021
State Sewell welcomes HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge to Birmingaham Cities like Birmingham would receive priority funding for public housing assistance under President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Brandon MoseleyAugust 12, 2021
Health Alabama mayors asked to help boost vaccinations 20 percent by Labor Day Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 11, 2021
State Report: Alabama’s incentives to businesses lack transparency, accountability Between 1993 and 2020, Alabama lawmakers gave away more than $4 billion in subsidies to corporations. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 11, 2021
Education Community colleges to offer STEM dual enrollment scholarships Dual enrollment gives Alabama’s high school students access to college-level classes. StaffAugust 11, 2021
Health UAB pediatric doctor pleads for masks in schools, vaccinations for 12 and up Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 10, 2021
Health Huntsville Hospital stops some elective surgeries due to rising COVID cases Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month. Josh MoonAugust 10, 2021
State ASU, four other schools receive infrastructure funding The funding is provided by Alabama's Public School and College Authority Board. Josh MoonAugust 10, 2021