State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire Wooten14 hours ago
News $7.9 million awarded to five Alabama abuse, crime victim programs The grants will support five programs and organizations across the state that assist victims Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
News Birmingham area hospitals: Please wear masks, social distance as COVID surges "Given the high level of community spread, our hospitals need the public’s help in stopping the spread of COVID." Birmingham Area HospitalsDecember 16, 2020
News “Gas station dope:” The legal and personal battles over Tianeptine If taken in high enough doses, tianeptine mimics the effects of opioids. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2020
Health UAB prepares for first vaccinations, but still relies on public to slow virus’s spread Health experts see a light at the end of the tunnel but warn that we are still very much in the tunnel. Micah DanneyDecember 16, 2020
Education Report: Lottery could help pay for college for thousands A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
Elections Hatcher wins District 26 runoff State Rep. Kirk Hatcher steamrolled his way to an easy, 50-point victory. Josh MoonDecember 16, 2020
Infrastructure C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama. Josh MoonDecember 16, 2020
Economy Survey: One in four small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve soon The number is up 5 percent from a survey conducted last month StaffDecember 16, 2020
Elections ALGOP announces qualifying dates for SD 14 special election Republican qualifying will open online on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020
Congress Congresswoman Martha Roby gives final floor speech "I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years,” Roby said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020