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 Moon4 days ago
Prisons Nonprofit asks that federal COVID aid be used to aid re-entry, prevent incarceration Alabama Appleseed says the incarcerated and recently released were failed by state prisons during the pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
Health UA campuses returning to in-person, but faculty “disturbed” by low vaccination rates The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot. Micah DanneyJuly 21, 2021
Public safety Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Health Brooks: Unvaccinated soldiers at Fort Rucker shouldn’t be required to wear masks Anyone in uniform who is unmasked is currently required to provide proof of having received a vaccination. Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2021
Health Alabama COVID hospitalizations, new cases rising as delta variant spikes The CDC on Tuesday said the more contagious delta variant made up more than 83 percent of new cases in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 20, 2021
State AG’s office refuses to reveal Marshall’s whereabouts before or after Jan. 6 AG Steve Marshall's office denied APR's request for his calendar during the lead up to, and after, the Jan. 6 attack. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 20, 2021
State Republicans, Democrats use Marjorie Taylor Greene event in Dothan to raise funds Greene has been dismissed by Democratic critics as a QAnon right-wing conspiracy theorist. Brandon MoseleyJuly 20, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up more than 100 percent UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin warns that without more vaccinations Alabama could see another surge. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
State ADEM presents check to repave roads at two state parks with recycled tires The grant will cover repaving parking areas and 4.8 miles of roads at Lake Guntersville State Park as well as DeSoto State Park. StaffJuly 19, 2021