Municipal elections Craig Ford announces candidacy for mayor of Gadsden Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Opinion Opinion | To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Statistics are strong enough and offer enough information for people to stop and at least consider getting vaccinated. Beth ChapmanNovember 16, 2021
Education State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week Extending through Sunday, Nov. 21, Thank Alabama Teachers Week was created in 2020 for Alabamians to show gratitude. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Governor Governor names Liz Filmore as next chief of staff Liz Filmore will be the first female chief of staff of any Alabama governor. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 15, 2021
Legislature GOP State House candidate questions why he was drawn out of his district Republican candidate for the Alabama House Josh Pendergrass was drawn out of his district during redistricting earlier this month. John H. GlennNovember 15, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey makes round of appointments The appointments are effective immediately. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2021
National Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to appear at signing of infrastructure bill President Biden will sign the legislation into law Monday at the White House. John H. GlennNovember 15, 2021
Health UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 15, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor announces co-chairs of transition team for second term Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jabo Waggoner for state Senate "Forestry and forest products are an integral part of Alabama's thriving economy,” Waggoner said. StaffNovember 15, 2021