Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley Walter13 hours ago
News First registered apprenticeship program for veterans launched The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and Redstone Arsenal recently partnered together to provide the first-ever registered apprenticeship program for veterans. StaffNovember 9, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Economy Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city. StaffNovember 9, 2020
News Terminix agrees to pay $60 million for overcharging customers in Alabama The company systematically overcharged customers and failed in many cases to honor its service contracts, the AG's office said. Micah DanneyNovember 9, 2020
Corruption Lee County DA Brandon Hughes indicted on 7 counts of ethics violations, theft and perjury The attorney general's office said Hughes was indicted by a Lee County grand jury on ethics, theft and perjury charges. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Elections Alabama Democratic leadership criticize Republicans for “undemocratic” comments What drew the ire of Democrats was a continuous series of statements alluding to fraud but providing no evidence. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2020
National Alabama Democratic leaders say Biden, Harris win is a win for the nation Democratic leaders in the state called for unity — and for a peaceful transfer of power. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Elections APR’s policies for covering post-election news The execution of a free and fair election is the bedrock of a democratic republic. Bill BrittNovember 9, 2020
National Joe Biden wins the presidency, offering message of unity "It’s time for America to unite. And to heal," the president-elect said. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Education Alabama schools report 1,056 new cases among students, staff The increase is likely due to many more districts reporting data than had done so previously. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020