Elections Former Alabama House candidate indicates possible secretary of state bid Chris Horn in 2014 ran unsuccessfully for state House District 53 seat, which was won by Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Education PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
Economy Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
State Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Valuing all There is much to do to overcome racial disparities. Advancing health equity requires a dedicated, coordinated and honest approach to this challenge. Dr. Aruna AroraNovember 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Remembering Judge Bobby Aderholt He served the public for more than 50 years. As a judge, he presided over each case with integrity and impartiality. Steve FlowersNovember 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Elections The Alabama Forestry Association endorses Andrew Jones for state Senate Jones will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 10, 2021
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