Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
National Biden’s executive orders on food stamps won’t spur immediate changes An Alabama Arise analyst said the most important change would be Biden's call to re-evaluate the baseline used to set SNAP benefits. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2021
Local news Randall Woodfin to announce mayoral re-election bid this week Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2021
Legislature State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Congress Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 22, 2021
National Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
National SPLC president welcomes Biden’s order advancing racial equity President Joe Biden's order also rescinds Trump’s 1776 Commission, seen as a rebuttal to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1619 project. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021