Health The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel. Alex Jobin12 hours ago
Prisons Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Cost for two new prisons expected to be $500 million more than estimated Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the contract with CoreCivic on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote to declare Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional Only five Senate Republicans voted against the motion. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
State Ivey praises National Guard troops after return from protecting Biden inauguration There is still a National Guard presence in Washington D.C. protecting the Capitol ahead of the former president's impeachment trial. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Congress Palmer introduces bill to ensure accurate abortion reporting data If passed, the bill would mandate accurate reporting of abortion data to the CDC. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Congress Billboards raised asking for Brooks to resign Billboards will go up in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District urging Brooks to resign. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Regions Bank won’t finance private prison company CoreCivic CoreCivic is set to build two of Alabama’s three new planned prisons in Escambia and Elmore counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2021
Health UAB Hospital opening two more drive-thru vaccination sites UAB Hospitals two new vaccination sites will join the existing drive-thru location at UAB's Highland campus. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 30, 2021
Health COVID vaccine is the best bet for pregnant women, UAB expert says While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater. Micah DanneyJanuary 30, 2021
Congress Moore, Carl cosponsor Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act It would require medical care for babies who survive abortion procedures and impose criminal penalties for failure to provide care. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 30, 2021