Health New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 30, 2021
Economy Second union election ordered for Amazon workers in Bessemer The date for the second union election at the Bessemer fulfillment center has yet to be decided. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2021
Local news Birmingham launches initiative to support Black-owned businesses Mayor Randall Woodfin alongside representatives from Mastercard and Urban Impact announced the creation of the #BuyBlackBham partnership. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2021
State Alabama Forestry Association endorses Greg Albritton for state Senate Albritton will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 22 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 30, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Catching Frank Capra’s Christmas vision The strain of populism so ingrained in the lives of Americans is perfectly reflected in Capra’s films. Will SellersNovember 30, 2021
Opinion Opinion | UAB is sitting on top of the world We, in Alabama, have long known the importance and irrefutable excellent reputation of UAB. Beth ChapmanNovember 30, 2021
Elections Tim James expected to announce decision on run for governor Several veteran politicos have questioned the decision while some in the Republican Party base have quietly encouraged him. Bill BrittNovember 29, 2021
Prisons Alabama to resume prison visitations with restrictions Alabama is the last state to resume prison visitations, according to The Marshall Project and statements from Mississippi and Virginia. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 29, 2021
State Doyle Lee Hamm, who survived “botched” execution, dies in prison Doyle Lee Hamm was suffering from lymphoma, which contributed to his death. John H. GlennNovember 29, 2021
Elections Pro-Brooks super PAC goes negative Brooks, a career politician running as an anti-swamp candidate, is pairing with one of the most prominent Washington super PACs. Bill BrittNovember 26, 2021