State Local agencies receive $2.58 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The funds are from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. StaffOctober 24, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Like Marge Schott a generation ago, let Kanye be “cancelled” For one person to say you have “bad” thoughts is not a tragedy, just as it’s not unfortunate for a thousand to do the... Will NevinOctober 24, 2022
Economy Gov. Ivey announces September unemployment rate holds strong at record low 2.6 percent Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Party politics Joe Reed: To survive, the Alabama Democratic Party needs youth and white people Reed said the party has to do a better job of explaining to white voters that it stands for things they need too. Josh MoonOctober 21, 2022
Health Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school” The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Education West Alabama leaders come together for roundtable at Stillman College Discussion focused on supporting the commercialization of locally made technology and diversifying the workforce. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell, Federal Railroad Administrator discuss train blockages in Birmingham The discussions occurred at the Harris Homes community in East Birmingham, a neighborhood that is locked between two rail crossings. John H. GlennOctober 21, 2022
Elections Elise Stefanik, E-PAC endorse Katie Britt for U.S. Senate in Alabama Elise Stefanik is the chair of the House GOP conference. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve access to healthy food The program was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and is designed to improve access to fresh food. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Opinion Opinion | How to reverse declining confidence in higher education It is axiomatic that the first step to solving a problem is to admit one exists. Chancellor Jack HawkinsOctober 20, 2022