State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Public safety DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Education Office of Apprenticeship launches the first certified pre-apprenticeship program in state Pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship and ultimately a career. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Tuition freeze, full campus operations planned for Alabama community colleges Tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Brad Newman appointed president of Shelton State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the selection of Brad Newman as president of Shelton State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Cynthia Anthony appointed president of Lawson State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Cynthia Anthony as president of Lawson State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
State Former Alabama attorney general, chief justices support new trial for man on death row The state's top legal minds asked the court to follow requests from the Jefferson County district attorney and prosecutor to grant a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Environment Alabama Native-American tribe wants a voice in coal ash debate With 21 million cubic yards of coal ash to be removed, it is estimated that 2 million truckloads of coal ash would pass through... Bill BrittMarch 10, 2021