Health Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future The hospital postponed a closure decision, giving leaders more time while deeper questions about its financial future still remain unanswered. Bill Britt21 hours ago
Elections Jeff Tickal is running for Lee County circuit judge As a prosecutor for the past 15 years, Tickal has tried hundreds of criminal cases in both Opelika Municipal and Lee County Courts. StaffDecember 16, 2021
State The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute announces new board members The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute has announced 27 new members of its Board of Directors as it grows and expands programming. StaffDecember 16, 2021
Infrastructure Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs working toward I-10 Bayway solution Metropolitan Planning Organizations are giving the Alabama Department of Transportation a list of unanimously-supported requirements — including the guarantee of no-toll options. StaffDecember 16, 2021
Education AASB announces new leadership on the board of directors AASB has nine districts representing geographical areas of the state. StaffDecember 16, 2021
Elections Tucker Carlson: Mo Brooks’ backers expect he “will do the bidding of big business” Fox News star Tucker Carlson recently blasted the Washington D.C.-based Club for Growth in a primetime segment. Bill BrittDecember 15, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisoner becomes 69th to die with COVID-19 Cleveland Thomas, 73, died on Dec. 2 and tested positive for COVID-19 during an autopsy. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 15, 2021
National Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown back striking Warrior Met Coal mineworkers Brown organized a Dec. 3 letter from 15 senators that urged Warrior Met to negotiate in good faith. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 15, 2021
Elections Mack Butler announces campaign for Alabama House Rainbow City businessman Mack Butler has announced his candidacy for the District 28 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. StaffDecember 15, 2021
News Alabama Forestry Association endorses April Weaver for re-election in Senate D14 Weaver will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 14 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffDecember 15, 2021
State Innovation Commission releases recommendations to boost innovation, entrepreneurship Governor Kay Ivey and Condoleezza Rice joined state leaders Tuesday to share the Alabama Innovation Commission’s policy recommendations. StaffDecember 15, 2021