Education Birmingham-Southern College to close its doors on May 31 after financial struggles BSC has been a cornerstone in Birmingham for over 100 years, contributing significantly to the local economy. Bill Britt16 hours ago
Education Alabama Public Health officials to recommend universal masking in schools It's up to local school systems whether to follow the guidance, however. Gov. Kay Ivey said she won't mandate masks. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Health Alabama’s new COVID cases Wednesday was highest since Feb. 4 The state's seven-day average of new daily cases Wednesday was an 815 percent increase from the average on July 1. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Prisons Alabama correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated man Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections are being sued by the DOJ over violence inside the state's prisons for men. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Health Two Montgomery back-to-school events to offer vaccinations, give-aways The events will offer free backpacks, free tickets to the Alabama National Fair, and more after second dose. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Public safety Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Education Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates. StaffJuly 28, 2021
Health CDC recommends new mask guidance for vaccinated, schools as delta surges Alabama's available ICU beds on Tuesday fell below 200 for the first time since February, as cases and hospitalizations surge. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health UAB doctors on COVID “wildfire” : Get vaccinated now, wear masks and avoid large crowds The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations. Micah DanneyJuly 27, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health Doctor credits vaccine in Piedmont woman’s “breakthrough” COVID case survival Carolyn Studdard's doctor told the family had the 78-year-old not been vaccinated, her case could have been much worse. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021