Opinion Opinion | Local demand for fiber internet guides C Spire to Alabama "Reliable, high-speed internet is no longer a convenience or a want. Communities need dependable internet access." Ben MoncriefAugust 17, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Birmingham mayoral debate "As that famous axiom goes, never swap horses in midstream." Lee QuinnAugust 17, 2021
Congress Alabama Republicans criticize Biden’s Afghanistan strategy The result of a hasty American pullout has been a military, humanitarian and diplomatic disaster. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Legislature Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Municipal elections Jefferson County’s Citizen’s Coalition, Democratic Progressive Council endorse Woodfin Both groups are local and historic grassroots political organizations founded by prominent civil rights and civic leaders. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Elections Katie Britt signs the “no new taxes” pledge Britt is the first candidate in the 2022 Senate race to sign the pledge as a candidate for Senate. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
Health Only two ICU beds available in Alabama as COVID hospitalizations surge Of those hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide on Monday, 88 percent were unvaccinated, according to the Alabama Hospital Association. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021
Health Program seeks more Alabama K-12, private schools for COVID-19 testing Testing will be critical to help prevent outbreaks in schools and surrounding communities, according to the program's principle investigator. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021
Health Mobile mall owner forces vaccination, testing site to close Mall management said another business at the mall complained about the clinic, according to the Mobile County Health Department. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021
State Southeast Alabama could be heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Fred The National Weather Service is forecasting that the storm will make an impact on the Florida Panhandle coast and cross into Southeast Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021