Infrastructure Ivey: $120 million AUBix data center in Auburn to become economic catalyst The facility is designed to bring technology parity to underserved communities throughout the state. StaffAugust 3, 2021
State Social worker receives 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award Adrine Smith-Brown, a social worker with Jefferson County DHR, is the recipient of the 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Municipal elections Alabama High School Democrats, College Democrats endorse Randall Woodfin The Alabama High School and Alabama College Democrats announced their joint endorsement of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s re-election campaign. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Elections Home Builders Association endorses Katie Britt for Senate The endorsement follows Britt’s address at the association’s summer meeting in Baldwin County. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama Public Health recommends masks for all in schools ADPH's Dr. Karen Landers writes that at least 108 Alabama children who had COVID-19 developed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021
Health Cities, schools and businesses have started rolling out new mask mandates As COVID cases, and specifically the delta variant, rise quickly, CEOs, superintendents and mayors are scrambling to head off a crisis. Josh MoonAugust 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | UAB pediatrician: What we know about COVID vaccines Dr. Morissa Ladinsky says children are at risk from COVID-19, and vaccines can help protect them and their families. Dr. Morissa LadinskyAugust 2, 2021
Congress Watchdog group files ethics complaint against Sen. Tuberville A nonpartisan watchdog group claims Tuberville violated Senate ethics laws by failing to disclose several stock trades. Josh MoonAugust 2, 2021
Health COVID-19 surge leads to Alabama Walmart closures Walmarts in Andalusia and Hamilton closed temporarily last week due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021
Congress Co-sponsored bill to give veterans free access to national parks passes House The bipartisan legislation gives veterans and Gold Star families lifetime free access to national parks. Brandon MoseleyAugust 2, 2021