News Black Voters Matter isn’t giving up on Black voters in Alabama “When you don’t vote, you give away your power,” said Arnee Odoms, Alabama state coordinator for Black Voters Matter. John H. GlennOctober 1, 2020
News Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020
Health Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits “It’s important for nursing home residents and their family members to be able to visit in person and this is another step toward returning... StaffOctober 1, 2020
News Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
Opinion Opinion | Access to voting shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your health The ability to vote safely in Alabama shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your socioeconomic status — and we can’t let... Kira FonteneauOctober 1, 2020
Health Judge orders Alabama to change voter requirements over COVID-19 concerns In his 197-page ruling, the judge wrote that “the plaintiffs have proved that their fears are justified.” Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, allows limited nursing home visitations “This mask ordinance is working. It works, and we have evidence of that,” State Health Officer Scott Harris said. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020
Governor Lieutenant governor calls for end to mask order "Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again," Ainsworth said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 30, 2020
Health Alabama ABC Board rescinds alcohol sales curfew On Tuesday, the Board approved a new order, which notes that the 50 percent occupancy requirement remains in place. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s budget year begins this week. COVID-19 has played havoc The coronavirus pandemic has left a half billion dollar cut to Alabama’s state budgets for the upcoming year, but the debacle has decimated other... Steve FlowersSeptember 30, 2020