Health Alabama files lawsuit challenging Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 30, 2021
Congress Sewell cosponsors legislation to increase Social Security The legislation would provide the first benefits increase in 50 years. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Redistricting special session underway It will be an interesting political process. It only happens every 10 years. Steve FlowersOctober 27, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints chief accountability officer for second term Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer. StaffOctober 26, 2021
Elections Durant: Mo Brooks can’t win U.S. Senate seat Pointing out Brooks' history in the last Senate race he entered, Durant said Brooks can't get to 50 percent, even with Trump's endorsement. Josh MoonOctober 25, 2021
State Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021. John H. GlennOctober 22, 2021
State Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Elections Newcomer Mike Durant comes out swinging at Mo Brooks One day into his U.S. Senate campaign, Durant called into question Brooks' career as a politician and his support of the military. Josh MoonOctober 21, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Defense spending important for Alabama We as Alabamians can and should look closely as to who can and will work the hardest to protect defense and agriculture. Steve FlowersOctober 20, 2021
State Secretary of State’s Office launches online business amendment tool Providing for online business filing amendments is the next progression in the plan to modernize the state’s business filings processes. StaffOctober 19, 2021