Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Local news Woodfin targets exhibition driving following deadly shooting in Birmingham "Exhibition driving is out of control in the city of Birmingham," Woodfin said Sunday. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Education Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow Nearly 21 percent said they are unlikely to continue school if the president does not follow through. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Courts AG’s office: We didn’t hide witness investigation The AG's office is defending itself against allegations it failed to properly disclose the investigation of a witness. Josh MoonAugust 5, 2022
Health Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission Although the BA.5 variant is possibly more infectious, symptoms have been less severe and vaccines still protect against serious illness. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2022
Local news Birmingham receives $10.8 million grant for training program Partners expect to train and place over 1,000 jobseekers in high-quality healthcare jobs. John H. GlennAugust 5, 2022
Education New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA Dr. Patrick Mendez is tasked with creating partnerships that combine impactful research with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry. StaffAugust 5, 2022
Courts Former Athens principal sentenced in fraud scheme The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions. Josh MoonAugust 4, 2022
Health ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it has switched from daily to weekly updates of COVID-19 statistics. John H. GlennAugust 4, 2022
Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022