Environment Washington County Public Fishing Lake reopens May 24 After a temporary closure due to giant salvinia, the Washington County Public Fishing Lake is reopening for bank fishing on May 24. Staff9 hours ago
Prisons Barclays aiding Alabama prison financing despite pledge against private prison companies Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2021
State AFL-CIO poll shows majority of respondents support Bessemer union efforts Out of the 600 surveyed nationwide between March 28 and 30, 77 percent of respondents supported the unionization efforts. John H. GlennApril 6, 2021
State ADAI announces $14.9 million relief fund for farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael In 2018, Alabama’s Wiregrass experienced substantial losses due to agriculture damage caused by Hurricane Michael. StaffApril 6, 2021
State SBA offering loans to Alabamians, businesses impacted by January tornado Filing deadlines are June 1 for property damage loans and Jan. 3, 2022, for economic injury loans. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2021
State NCAA president speaks out on push to ban trans athletes from sports President Mark Emmert expressed concern over legislative pushes in state legislatures to ban transgender youth from participating in public school sports. John H. GlennApril 5, 2021
State Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Infrastructure Majority say solving coastal region congestion important to economic development Nearly 86 percent of those surveyed rate traffic congestion on the Bayway and through the Wallace Tunnel as bad or very bad during peak... StaffApril 5, 2021
State Will Bright Foundation receives $356K to help people recover from opioid addiction The Will Bright Foundation will receive more than $500,000 to help its efforts in and around Fayette County. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021