Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Faulkner, Robertson and Chambliss for re-election State Reps. David Faulkner and Proncey Robertson along with State Sen. Clyde Chambliss received endorsements from the federation. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Court must release the names of Mike Hubbard’s cohorts The public deserves to know the names of those who aided Hubbard and those who resisted his entreaties. Bill BrittNovember 22, 2021
Infrastructure What will President Biden’s infrastructure bill do for Alabama? Over five years the state will get approximately $5.8 billion for highways and bridges, and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 22, 2021
Congress Alabama congressmen react to Biden’s Build Back Better Act The act would create universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year olds and provide numerous expansions of the social safety net. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 22, 2021
Health Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs Commission member Blakemore said it's crucial to maintain price transparency and breaks down what makes cannabis products work. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2021
Local news Mayor Woodfin announces public information officer for second term Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Education Alabama A&M University announces transition team The AAMU Presidential Transition Team is charged with designing and implementing a calendar of strategic and inclusive engagements. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gary Palmer: The hypocrite’s hypocrite Where the hypocrite’s hypocrite comes in, Gary Palmer, handshake and dead eyes included, is one of the best. Joey KennedyNovember 20, 2021
Governor Poll: Ivey one of the most popular governors, highest job approval in Southeast According to the poll, Ivey's approval rating stands at 62 percent. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Economy Alabama’s October unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent The unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, unchanged from September, but well below October 2020’s rate of 4.7 percent. StaffNovember 19, 2021