Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire Wooten7 hours ago
State Gov. Ivey, former Sen. Jones, Rep. Sewell and Rep. Aderholt address PARCA annual forum The five-part forum explained and examined issues and opportunities in providing access to broadband. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2021
State Chief justice says the state needs 21 more judges Chief Justice Tom Parker says that Alabama needs more judges to deal with a backlog in the court system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama could expand vaccinations before April 9 Asked when the state will open up to the next phase, Harris said it’s possible it will happen before April 9. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
Health EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9 An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
Health Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not revised its visitation restrictions. StaffMarch 5, 2021
State Secretary of state joins Hunt-Kean Leadership fellows Merrill will join 29 other elected officials from across the country in the program. StaffMarch 5, 2021
Health Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021
Health Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for governor to rescind statewide mask order A UAB doctor urges governor to extend the mask order, citing COVID-19 variants and vulnerable population. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021
Health Alabama surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths Roughly 36 percent of the deaths occurred during the months of December and January. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Defense spending increased more than $400 million in North Alabama in 2019 Marshall and Dallas counties made the top 10 list that year. Micah DanneyMarch 3, 2021