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
Elections Alabama Republican Primary qualifying opens Jan. 4. The qualifying period will end Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. Fees and forms must be received by Jan. 28. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 22, 2021
Health CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference? CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Jimmy Holley Holley has spent over half of his life as a lawmaker. Steve FlowersDecember 22, 2021
Elections Keith Kelley endorsed by Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association CEO Randy Jones announced the association has endorsed Republican Keith Kelley. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Health COVID cases, hospitalizations increasing in Alabama The number of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on Sunday increased by 16 percent from two weeks before. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 2021
State Former ADP chair Worley hospitalized, “gravely ill” Worley led ADP from 2013 to 2019 and was a former secretary of state in Alabama. Josh MoonDecember 21, 2021
Health Alabama asks SCOTUS to block Biden vaccine mandate for large employers Alabama has the third-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second-highest COVID death rate per capita in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 2021