State PCI chair talks gambling potential, tribal growth and helping Alabamians CEO Stephanie Bryan said PCI is growing rapidly but that the tribe remains focused on Alabama and helping the people of the state. Josh Moon2 days ago
Prisons 63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Infrastructure Plans for an alternative to I-10 bridge project to be announced Monday Eastern Shore MPO Chair Jack Burrell says the new plan is to build the bridge and leave the existing Bayway and Causeway routes free. Brandon MoseleyMarch 22, 2021
Health Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
State Alabama extends tax filing deadline to May 17 Interest will still accrue on payments made after April 15. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama AG joins lawsuit over Biden revoking Keystone XL pipeline The lawsuit argues Congress, not President Biden, should oversee international commerce permits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama rocked by severe weather The state was hit hard by tornados, thunderstorms and heavy rains Wednesday and in the early hours Thursday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Education S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Public safety Gov Kay Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of severe storms The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021