Health Barry Moore: It’s not “the government’s job to knock on doors” to promote the vaccine White House officials on July 1 announced that federal COVID-19 surge response teams were being readied to send into areas with low vaccination rates. Brandon MoseleyJuly 9, 2021
Elections Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate. StaffJuly 8, 2021
Education Alabama ACLU to state school board: Oppose ban on critical race theory The Alabama State Department of Education is considering a resolution prohibiting the concept in classrooms. Micah DanneyJuly 8, 2021
Health Despite second lowest vaccination rate in U.S., Ivey won’t seek federal help UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing "exactly as we saw before." Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
Local news Former Tuskegee mayor nearly topples Confederate monument Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford took a saw to a Confederate monument. He might have done enough damage to ultimately force its removal. Josh MoonJuly 8, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Poor Mo Brooks "I am convinced of this: Any Brooks victory will be an Alabama loss." David PersonJuly 8, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
Governor Governor Ivey to host ceremonial bill signing The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
Local news Aderholt sends letter to FAA opposing proposed Gadsden rendering plant The FAA is involved in this because the city of Gadsden is selling ground at the airport for the rendering plant. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
State Attorney general reminds consumers to submit Terminix claims by July 15 July 15 is the deadline to submit claims in the state’s historic $60 million settlement with the pest control company. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021