National Report: Alabama’s Black Belt lags behind state in economic prospects Black Belt counties lag behind others in economic prospects and investments in businesses. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 28, 2020
Corruption Prosecution accepts misdemeanor plea in high-profile environmental administrator’s case The plea deal came shortly before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen C. Wallace was to hear arguments on selective and vindictive prosecution. Bill BrittOctober 27, 2020
News Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48. Brandon MoseleyOctober 27, 2020
Health CDC confirmed expanded “close contact” definition to Alabama officials in August It is unclear why the CDC waited until late October to update or clarify its public-facing guidance on its website. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2020
Elections Jones to attend Auburn student forum, Tuberville hasn’t yet responded to invitation Jones has agreed to attend the forum, but it was unclear whether Tuberville planned to attend. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2020
Health Alabama’s hospitalized COVID-19 patients Sunday at highest number since Sept. 2. It’s a trend that has public health officials and hospital staff concerned that the state may be headed for another surge. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 25, 2020
Elections Opinion | Doug Jones’s pathway to victory: Substance over lies Jones said his work in the Senate should prove to the people of the state that party matters less than productivity. Josh MoonOctober 23, 2020
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rise Average daily hospitalizations continue an ongoing increase as cases nationwide surge. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2020
Courts U.S. Supreme Court rules Alabama can ban curbside voting “The District Court’s modest injunction is a reasonable accommodation, given the short time before the election,” the three dissenting justices wrote. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2020
National Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19 Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis. Brandon MoseleyOctober 21, 2020