Congress Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias The declaration would unlock federal aid after Alabama faced flooding, outages and widespread damage from the Category 2 storm. Alex Jobin8 hours ago
Health Nearly 70 percent of Alabama’s pregnancy-related deaths in 2016 were preventable: report Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with women of color bearing the brunt of Alabama's maternal mortality crisis. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2020
News Shelby applauds Air Force decision to site MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters at Maxwell The decision to base the unit at Maxwell is a major development for Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyNovember 21, 2020
Legislature Longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes has died Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call at Holmes’ residence on Saturday afternoon, and they found the 81-year-old unresponsive. Josh MoonNovember 21, 2020
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased from 6.7 in September to 5.8 percent in October. Micah DanneyNovember 20, 2020
Health UAB doctor to public on surging COVID-19: “Don’t give up on us. We’re tired.” The head of UAB's emergency management committee said hospitals across the state are seeing increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Health Alabama Hospital Association president: COVID-19 “utterly out of control” Not since Aug. 14, during the state’s summer peak, has Alabama had such a high number of hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
National Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Health ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids. John H. GlennNovember 20, 2020
Education Governor announces more than $298 million for K-12, college projects $298 million has been awarded to 20 Public School and College Authority projects statewide. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
News Former Birmingham area psychology clinic employee sentenced for defrauding Alabama Medicaid Heidi Robertson was sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud Alabama Medicaid of at least $1.5 million. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020