State State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment Employees who retired before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment. Jacob Holmes21 hours ago
State Roe v. Wade reversal puts Alabama in uncharted territory Abortion rights advocates say there is confusion on the new legal landscape, and even the author of Alabama's 2019 ban said there are unknowns. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2022
State Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Birmingham to announce $1 billion program The $1 billion plan is designed to restore community contact to transportation and increase economic opportunity. John H. GlennJuly 1, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility The same week that Ward was sent to UAB hospital for treatment, another incarcerated man died at Donaldson Correctional Facility. John H. GlennJuly 1, 2022
Public safety Mining Association, Alabama Fire College host first responder competition AMA plans on the emergency response training and mine rescue competition becoming an annual event. StaffJuly 1, 2022
Prisons Alabama’s prison plan has more trouble The project was $200 million short on the bond market, and mounting public pressure could result in another underwriter backing out. Josh MoonJune 30, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue steady increase in Alabama The COVID-19 positivity rate in Alabama is inching higher by the day. John H. GlennJune 30, 2022
State Alabama Realtors and Alabama State University announce partnership This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation between a state realtor organization and an HBCU. StaffJune 30, 2022
Prisons Fourth incarcerated man dies at Bibb Correctional Facility in two months The Alabama Department of Corrections has confirmed yet another incarcerated individual serving at Bibb Correctional Facility has died. John H. GlennJune 29, 2022
State Sources: Staff shortages at Taylor Hardin leave untrained workers providing patient care Taylor Hardin has been plagued with staffing issues and overworked employees for at least the past three years. Josh MoonJune 29, 2022
Health Ivey urges Biden to halt COVID-19 vaccine deadline for National Guard personnel Ivey said in the letter that the dismissal of unvaccinated soldiers would immediately impact the Guard's force readiness, with up to 1,000 soldiers potentially... StaffJune 24, 2022