Health Over 9,000 COVID-19 cases among students, staff in Alabama schools this week The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Arthur Orr for state Senate Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is seeking re-election in state Senate District 3. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
News Andy Blalock critical of Biden on the end of the Afghanistan War Blalock issued a statement sharply critical of President Joe Biden’s speech on the end of the war in Afghanistan. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
Health ADPH to offer COVID vaccines, testing at college football games The KICK COVID campaign will enlist student athletes to promote vaccinations. Micah DanneySeptember 3, 2021
State Committee to remove racist language in Alabama’s Constitution meets The committee meets again on Oct. 13 and could vote then on recommendations to remove racist language. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Congress needs Mo Brooks’ phone records "Brooks, Trump and others are unrepentant and undeterred. Which is why the House Select Committee needs their phone records." David PersonSeptember 3, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors bipartisan legislation to honor 13 fallen service members The resolution would give all 13 a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
State Ivey issues supplemental state of emergency This emergency order by the governor will allow the Ida evacuees to get their essential prescription medications refilled. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
Public safety Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A majority of voters want expanded gambling, lottery. There’s little opposition. Why can’t it get done? "The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile." Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2021