Health UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing “If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Unemployment claims jumped slightly last week as more Alabamians sought benefits. Micah DanneyOctober 2, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | The laziest man in politics He hasn’t bothered to learn even the most basic things about our government, our laws or the state he plans to represent. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2020
National COVID crushed the state’s tourism. The Alabama Tourism Department is trying to help Coming off one of the strongest years on record in 2019, this year will likely go down as the absolute worst. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2020
News 378 Alabamians died from COVID-19 in September At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September. Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
News Birmingham’s Ramsay-McCormack building to be redeveloped Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
National COVID strikes the White House as president, first lady test positive At least 7.4 million Americans have tested positive for the virus, and now the president has it. Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
Congress Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal... Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
National Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent. Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
News Edward Austin appointed chief engineer of ALDOT Austin replaces retiring chief engineer Don Arkle. Arkle served as chief engineer since January 2016 and worked at ALDOT for 43 years. StaffOctober 2, 2020