State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Prisons Jerry Nadler asks feds to block use of COVID aid to build Alabama’s new prisons Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 28, 2021
Education Fall enrollment figures for Alabama’s public colleges and universities Overall, there was a 1.4 percent decline in undergraduate students at universities. StaffSeptember 27, 2021
Health COVID booster shots available for some Alabamians beginning Friday Only those who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and meet other criteria can get a booster shot. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 24, 2021
Environment Here’s how Alabama’s state vegetable could fare in a changing climate Sweet potato crops will benefit from warmer temperatures, but unpredictable weather poses new threats. Micah DanneySeptember 24, 2021
Education Alabama A&M to announce president selection within a week The Board of Trustees is interviewing the three finalists. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
Health Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 24, 2021
Prisons Governor officially calls special session to address prison crisis The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 23, 2021
Health Ivey, Tuberville, Alabama House minority leader encourage COVID vaccinations Alabama hospitals' ICUs were at 99.3 percent capacity on Tuesday, with nearly half of all beds filled with COVID patients. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 23, 2021
State VOICES for Alabama’s Children appoints Collier Tynes as CEO Tynes comes to VOICES with experience in the public and nonprofit sectors. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Health Alabama leads nation in recent COVID deaths per capita Alabama’s ICUs remain critically full at 99.3 percent capacity, with 42 percent of ICU patients having COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 22, 2021