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 Britt2 days ago
Health Alabama has second largest COVID deaths per capita in nation, third least vaccinated As the U.S. nears 800,000 COVID deaths, Alabama leads all but one state in COVID deaths per capita. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 14, 2021
Elections Poll: Senate race narrows between Brooks, Britt Katie Britt comes out ahead of Brooks when respondents were asked which they'd vote for in a head-to-head ballot. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 14, 2021
Congress Carl introduces bill to protect ancient underwater forest off coast of Gulf Shores Carl has introduced legislation to protect the site of an ancient underwater cypress forest 60 feet underwater south of Gulf Shores. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2021
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Manufacture Alabama has announced its support of Katie Britt for U.S. Senate. StaffDecember 14, 2021
State Alabama Daily News publisher to temporarily anchor Capitol Journal Todd Stacy will contract with APT for six months while the station begins a full job search for Don Dailey's replacement. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2021
Elections Chad Robertson announces candidacy for Alabama House United States Navy Veteran Chad Robertson is seeking the Republican nomination to represent District 40 in the Alabama House. StaffDecember 14, 2021
Elections With Senate hopes in question, Brooks appoints new campaign staff In the wake of a disappointing few months on the campaign trail, Congressman Mo Brooks has announced several additions to his campaign. John H. GlennDecember 13, 2021
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections investigating possible prisoner suicide Leon Latham, 47, was found unresponsive by prison staff. His death is the latest in a string of deaths inside Alabama prisons. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 13, 2021
Education ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Public safety Birmingham mayor calls on public to help end gun violence Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2021