State PCI chair talks gambling potential, tribal growth and helping Alabamians CEO Stephanie Bryan said PCI is growing rapidly but that the tribe remains focused on Alabama and helping the people of the state. Josh Moon2 days ago
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
State Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise. Micah DanneyFebruary 23, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021
State Gun violence costs more per person in Alabama than almost every other state, study says States with the strictest gun safety regulations incur the lowest short-term and long-term costs associated with gun violence, researchers found. Micah DanneyFebruary 22, 2021
State “American Greed” episode to cover cancer scam first reported by APR The show's coverage of the 2017 fake cancer scam will feature interviews with APR's Josh Moon. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2021
State Air Force identifies one of the two pilots killed in a training accident in Montgomery Scot Ames Jr., 24, was the instructor pilot killed in the T-38 trainer jet crash near the Montgomery Regional Airport. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021
Corruption Former Birmingham Water Works contractors convicted on ethics violations Both men face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $30,000 after admitting to a bribery scheme. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Health UAB vaccinating Black Alabamians at better rate than state, national averages UAB-administered vaccinations account for 14 percent of all Alabamians who have received both required doses. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021