Education Birmingham-Southern College to close 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 Britt1 hour ago
Health Unmasked Fort Rucker service members must show proof of vaccination The U.S. Army Post commanding general said the move is needed due to rising rates of COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 15, 2021
Health Southern Research neuroscience lab wins grant to advance Parkinson’s, ALS study The grants include $3.3 million to study Parkinson’s and $594,000 for research related to frontotemporal dementia. StaffJuly 15, 2021
State Alabama Talent Development Capstone Course completes second phase The program is developed by the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation and AlabamaWorks. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Education Alabama-based Hi.Ed partners with Butler County Schools The web-based platform is a way “to deliver students to careers,” allowing students to identify, explore and prepare for career pathways. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Education Lawrence Brandyburg appointed interim president at Bishop State Community College Dr. Brandyburg will replace Dr. Reginald Sykes, who has stepped down from the position. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Health Alabama health clinics get $10.3 million in federal aid to combat COVID-19 The funds will be used to expand testing and mitigation efforts. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 14, 2021
Health Delta variant made up nearly 71 percent of Alabama’s recent samples COVID-19 hospitalizations were up 69 percent on Tuesday from two weeks before. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 13, 2021
Party politics ALGOP chairman says he wants Alabama GOP engaged beyond the state Wahl said that he wants to export Alabama values to swing districts in other states in order to take back control of Congress. Brandon MoseleyJuly 13, 2021
Health Ivey: No plans for government workers to knock on doors to promote vaccines Ivey’s office said that the state has no plans to send workers door-to-door promoting, or pressuring, people to get the vaccine. Brandon MoseleyJuly 13, 2021
Health ADSS launches vaccine advocacy campaign The Alabama Department of Senior Services is partnering with local Alabama Area Agencies on Aging and various disability organizations. StaffJuly 12, 2021