Economy Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
Education Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn John H. GlennOctober 21, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $2.8 million for assistance to state’s homeless The funds from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program will enable 13 regional agencies to provide shelter, legal and health services and other assistance. StaffOctober 21, 2021
State Selma hosting Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat Guided tours during the retreat will focus on Selma’s rich Civil Rights history. StaffOctober 21, 2021
Congress Report: Mo Brooks failed to disclose personal stock sales Brooks sold up to $50,000 in a vaccine-maker's stock and didn't report the sale for nearly two months. Josh MoonOctober 20, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Top cybersecurity officials talk private sector partnerships at Auburn forum Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security hosted several of the top cybersecurity officials. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2021
Environment 3M reaches $98 million agreement with Decatur, Morgan County over PFAS pollution The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area. Josh MoonOctober 20, 2021
Legislature Civil rights groups send letter to state committee ahead of redistricting Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2021
Party politics Poll: 78 percent of Republicans believe Trump should run again in 2024 A majority of responding American's say they don't want to see Trump run again for the presidency. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021