Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | In Huntsville, don’t forget the good cop "If not for the courage of Genisha Pegues, a Huntsville police officer might have gotten away with murder." Josh MoonMay 13, 2021
Legislature Gambling issue hovers over the last day of the legislative session If the House tries to take up gambling on the last day of the session, it would likely kill dozens of other priority bills. Brandon MoseleyMay 13, 2021
Elections State Sen. Andrew Jones says he will seek re-election State Sen. Andrew Jones has announced that he is running for a second term representing Alabama Senate District 10. Brandon MoseleyMay 13, 2021
Infrastructure Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after shutdown prompts gas shortages The company said it may still take several days for the supply chain to return to normal. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Municipal elections Poll shows Woodfin leading in Birmingham mayoral contest Second place between Bell and Scales is likely to be loud and ugly as there is a long history of animosity. Bill BrittMay 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after assault at Limestone prison The death and other recent homicides and suicides underscore longstanding problems in Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021