Health Number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama increasing Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased nearly 200 percent in three weeks as the delta variant increases. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
Prisons Nonprofit asks that federal COVID aid be used to aid re-entry, prevent incarceration Alabama Appleseed says the incarcerated and recently released were failed by state prisons during the pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | And, as people of faith do, they are praying "This gospel comforts the powerless and makes the powerful uncomfortable." David PersonJuly 22, 2021
Congress Sewell votes in favor of the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act The FTC’s authority to sue was diminished in a Supreme Court decision earlier this year. Brandon MoseleyJuly 22, 2021
Elections Cynthia Lee Almond to run for Alabama House District 63 She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president. Brandon MoseleyJuly 22, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Expanding broadband access is essential for the American Dream "Unfortunately, that Dream is being shackled for many Alabamians right now." U.S. Senator Katie BrittJuly 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The story behind why Alabama has two budgets "Some of you have asked why we have two budgets: one for the General Fund and one for education. Here is why." Steve FlowersJuly 22, 2021
Local news White Tarrant councilman uses racial slur against Blacks during meeting The Alabama Democratic Part is calling on Tarrant Councilman Tommy Bryant to resign after the outburst. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Elections Democratic state representatives plan to run for open state Senate seat State Sen. Priscilla Dunn won't seek re-election in 2022, opening up a Democratic senate seat. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2021
Health UA campuses returning to in-person, but faculty “disturbed” by low vaccination rates The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot. Micah DanneyJuly 21, 2021