Legislature Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2021
Elections Club for Growth PAC backs Barry Moore for Congress The PAC says it supports limited government and economic freedom. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2021
Elections AFA endorses Young Boozer for state treasurer Boozer was appointed treasurer by Gov. Kay Ivey in October to fill the unexpired term of John McMillan through 2022. StaffDecember 23, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor’s office employee arrested on domestic violence charge Uche Bean, 32, was appointed deputy in November and has worked within the mayor's office for over three years. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2021
State FDA approves first antiviral pill for treatment of COVID Pfizer's Paxlovid pill is designed for the treatment of mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients 12 and older. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2021
Governor Ivey names former Farmers Federation lobbyist as new external affairs director Casey Rogers, former director of state legislative programs at ALFA, was appointed external affairs director for the governor Tuesday. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2021
Health Studies: Omicron less severe, but still dangerous A pair of studies from Britain found fewer hospitalizations associated with the omicron variant but noted spread was much faster. Josh MoonDecember 22, 2021
Education Biden administration extends student loan forbearance The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1 Josh MoonDecember 22, 2021
Elections Brooks denies Trump “furious” over hires, reports say different The question nationally and here in Alabama is "how many times can Brooks slight Trump publicly before the former president strikes back?" Bill BrittDecember 22, 2021
Health UAB doctor: unknowns about omicron COVID variant cause for concern UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said it's still unclear how omicron impacts those with other medical conditions. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 22, 2021