Health Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates “Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
Elections Tallassee mayor announces candidacy for Public Service Commission Place 1 Hammock is the current mayor and superintendent of utilities for the city of Tallassee and is serving in his second term. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Clay Scofield for state Senate Scofield is seeking reelection for a fourth term representing state Senate District 9. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
State Governor awards funds for energy assistance to low-income persons The grants will enable 20 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families. StaffAugust 4, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Governor Ivey should coast to re-election "Governor Kay Ivey is the prohibitive favorite to win a full second term next year." Steve FlowersAugust 4, 2021
Elections New, more flexible poll worker appointment requirements are now in effect Poll worker appointment requirements have changed to allow election officials the latitude to assign the most qualified poll workers in the county to each... Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
Elections Jessica Taylor promises to stop liberals “from destroying the American dream” Republican Jessica Taylor promised to be Vice President Kamala Harris's "worst nightmare" if elected to the Senate. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
Health Tyson Foods requiring COVID-19 vaccines for workers Tyson workers in Alabama and across the U.S. must provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations "The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Health Unvaccinated account for nearly all Alabama COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations The unvaccinated accounted for 97 percent of recently hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama, according to UAB. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021