Health L. Keith Granger recognized with Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame induction The Alabama Hospital Association honored longtime leader L. Keith Granger for his decades of dedication to hospital quality and patient safety. Staff2 days ago
State Alabama Power names Jeff Peoples president and CEO Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company’s leader. StaffJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Prisons ADOC removes death statistics from monthly reports Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Health In case over transgender health care ban, medical groups seek to quash state subpoenas Counsel for the parties said the subpoenas go outside the scope of the lawsuit and infringe their First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023
State Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff to finish unexpired term Ivey appointed chief deputy David Hill to fill the position after the sudden passing of two-term sheriff Joe Sedinger. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2023
State Alabamians can now carry a gun in public without a permit A constitutional carry law to allow Alabamians to conceal a firearm without a permit went into effect on Sunday. John H. GlennJanuary 2, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission receives 94 license applications There is strong competition particularly for integrated facility licenses, with 38 applicants vying for only five licenses. Jacob HolmesDecember 31, 2022
Environment ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground. Jacob HolmesDecember 30, 2022
Health With one day left, Medical Cannabis Commission only has nine applications Commissioner John McMillan said indicators point to several last-minute applications. Jacob HolmesDecember 29, 2022