Health Opinion | Alabama Unites Against COVID stressing vaccination, testing COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in reducing severity of disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, and available to the public free of charge. Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.HJanuary 27, 2022
Education Birmingham city elementary schools among first in state to offer yoga Minor, Oxmoor Valley and West End elementary schools in Birmingham launched yoga programs the week of Jan, 10, involving about 115 fifth graders. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2022
Elections Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey makes next round of appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 7, 2022
Local news Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming... John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2022
Elections Priscilla Yother announces her campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education Yother, a longtime resident of Etowah County, has served as a public school elementary educator and principal for 36 years. StaffJanuary 5, 2022
Local news Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025. StaffJanuary 5, 2022
Economy Governor Ivey announces launch of Alabama-USA Corridor The first phase of the A-USA Corridor initiative involves a $71.6 million initiative to link the Port of Mobile with the McCalla Intermodal Facility... StaffJanuary 5, 2022
State New federal guidance expands eligibility for child care workforce stabilization grants Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffJanuary 4, 2022
State Josh Moon’s top 5 stories of 2021 A look back at my top stories from the past year. Josh MoonDecember 31, 2021