Health CDC shortens recommended quarantine window for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients The CDC said the reduced timeline reflects the latest science on infection times with the spread of the omicron variant. StaffDecember 29, 2021
State 90 years on: Remembering the Scottsboro Boys Their legacy endures in several U.S. Supreme Court decisions recognizing Americans have the right to receive effective legal counsel. Liz RyanDecember 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Save us, Nick Saban As his state continues one of the worst and most deadly COVID responses in the nation, Nick Saban has done the opposite. Josh MoonDecember 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The lumps of coal Mo Brooks got in his stocking Three lumps of political coal. Not the best holiday gift for Mo. David PersonDecember 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | We lost some good ones in 2021 I like for my year end column to be a remembrance of Alabama political figures who have passed away during the year. Steve FlowersDecember 29, 2021
Opinion Opinion | A story of a Christmas present and the hope of the New Year I still hold the same ideology: Some folks need prison; others need help. Walt MerrellDecember 29, 2021
Elections Jefferson, Madison County GOP qualifying begins Jan. 4 Interested candidates have until Jan. 28 to qualify for the Republican primary. StaffDecember 29, 2021
National CWS and MWO have merged The merger creates a 400-employee company providing water and wastewater operations and maintenance services to municipalities and private utilities. StaffDecember 29, 2021
Health COVID rising across Alabama The percentage of COVID tests in Alabama that are positive reached 18.2 percent on Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 28, 2021
Elections Mike Durant: possibly 80 employees could be fired over vaccine Durant said a survey at his 600-plus employee company found that between 10-20 percent would refuse the vaccine. Josh MoonDecember 28, 2021