Featured Opinion Opinion | It is time for Secretary of State John Merrill to resign "Once again, Merrill’s actions demonstrate that it is not just the affair but the cover-up that lays a man low." Bill BrittApril 12, 2021
State Orange Beach awarded federal aid to boost tourism after pandemic slowdown The federal aid will pay for planning and marketing to bolster tourism along the coast. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
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
Governor Governor awards grant for certification program at Bevill State Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College. StaffApril 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
State Gov. Kay Ivey tours Alabama tornado damage Ivey urged local officials to assess all damage to improve the state's chance of getting federal disaster aid. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2021
Health Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021