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 Britt16 hours ago
Education PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
Economy Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
State Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Elections The Alabama Forestry Association endorses Andrew Jones for state Senate Jones will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 10, 2021
State Drew Harrell named executive director of BCA’s ProgressPAC Harrell will also continue in his role as BCA’s vice president of governmental affairs. StaffNovember 10, 2021
News Britt campaign internal polling puts her ahead of Mo Brooks in Senate race After hearing more information about candidates, Brooks dropped to third, according to the polling company. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2021
Environment DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2021
Health Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Congress Sewell sends letters to Buttigieg, Federal Railroad Administration over train blockages Sewell's letters came after a train in Birmingham's West End neighborhood sat idle for nearly a week. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2021