State Juneteenth Day and Alabama’s support of the Confederacy in conflict, historian says Professor Derryn Moten says Gov. Kay Ivey's proclamation on Juneteenth Day raises questions. Eddie BurkhalterJune 17, 2021
Congress Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Health Study ranks Alabama 6th hardest state to be a working dad Assessed in 23 lifestyle indicators, the state scored especially low in male life expectancy and daycare quality. Micah DanneyJune 17, 2021
Elections Sen. Tommy Tuberville endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, has endorsed the lieutenant governor’s 2022 re-election bid. StaffJune 17, 2021
Local news Birmingham selected as 2021 Global Mayors Challenge finalist The city proposed training a "food corps" to develop business ventures that can increase access to quality, affordable food. Micah DanneyJune 17, 2021
Elections Stan Cooke is running for State Auditor The incumbent State Auditor, Jim Ziegler, a Republican, is termed limited and is not able to run for re-election. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Governor Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Congress Rogers concerned a diminished defense budget weakens the Navy Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of Naval Operations, told Rogers that under President Joe Biden's budget, the Navy’s budget has declined. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Elections Casey Wardynski addresses Tennessee Valley Republican Club Wardynski is running for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District to replace Mo Brooks. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Elections Brandon Shoupe running for chairman of the Houston County Commission Shoupe, a Republican, currently serves District 4, which encompasses the northwest part of Houston County. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021