Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Courts Alabama man charged with conspiracy in U.S. Capitol attack Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
State Tim Cook says Apple supports easier, more inclusive voting Apple's CEO has criticized his home state in the past for being "too slow" on equality for its Black residents. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week 76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Prisons PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A paperwork error could send a veteran back to prison. But there is hope "Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer." Josh MoonApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves open records bill Alabama has been ranked last in the nation on access to public records. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021