Local news Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries. StaffNovember 10, 2021
State Drew Harrell named executive director of BCA’s ProgressPAC Harrell will also continue in his role as BCA’s vice president of governmental affairs. StaffNovember 10, 2021
News Britt campaign internal polling puts her ahead of Mo Brooks in Senate race After hearing more information about candidates, Brooks dropped to third, according to the polling company. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2021
Environment DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2021
Health Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Are Alabama Christians filing religious exemptions taking God’s name in vain? More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Congress Sewell sends letters to Buttigieg, Federal Railroad Administration over train blockages Sewell's letters came after a train in Birmingham's West End neighborhood sat idle for nearly a week. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2021
Prisons Judge dismisses assault charge against Alabama correctional officer The correctional officer has been sued multiple times by incarcerated men alleging he assaulted them, with one case settling before trial. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2021
State Governor awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration. StaffNovember 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Avoiding Saigon’s quagmire in Manila Much like the dog that didn’t bark or the accident that didn’t happen, few people appreciate how close the Philippines came to communist domination. Will SellersNovember 9, 2021