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
Health U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
State Groups ask Ivey to spend $4 billion in pandemic aid on those most in need Groups say money should go to expand Medicaid, improve housing, education and access to broadband. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
State Alabama AG Steve Marshall among watchdog group’s “Enemies of Progress” list The group noted Marshall's role as head of a group that promoted the deadly Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health Barry Moore: It’s not “the government’s job to knock on doors” to promote the vaccine White House officials on July 1 announced that federal COVID-19 surge response teams were being readied to send into areas with low vaccination rates. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Education Alabama ACLU to state school board: Oppose ban on critical race theory The Alabama State Department of Education is considering a resolution prohibiting the concept in classrooms. Micah DanneyJuly 8, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
State Attorney general reminds consumers to submit Terminix claims by July 15 July 15 is the deadline to submit claims in the state’s historic $60 million settlement with the pest control company. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
State Opinion | Former Gov. John Patterson John Patterson served as governor from 1959 to 1963. Steve FlowersJuly 7, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Bibb prison on Independence Day The DOJ in a lawsuit states the Alabama Department of Corrections has failed to keep prisoners safe from violence and drugs. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021