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 Wooten21 hours ago
Economy Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
Health Alabama sets new record high 7-day average of daily cases Over the last seven days, Alabama has reported a record-breaking 14,375 cases. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 16, 2020
Economy Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Education Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week. John H. GlennNovember 16, 2020
National Coronavirus is setting new records Coronavirus cases aren’t just on the rise in a number of hot spots. They are increasing in nearly every single state. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
National Doug Jones under consideration as Biden’s attorney general USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
National Auburn, Alabama, Troy and UAB games canceled or postponed because of COVID-19 Four SEC games have had to be rescheduled due to surging coronavirus cases on university campuses. Brandon MoseleyNovember 14, 2020
News Report: Black men in Alabama prisons three times more likely to die by homicide Incarcerated Black people in the state are being murdered at just more than three times the rate of white people. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 13, 2020
Health UAB Hospital has cared for more than one person reinfected with COVID-19 UAB Hospital has cared for more than one patient who recovered from coronavirus only to contract it again. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 13, 2020