Economy Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs The project at Muscle Shoals’ research airpark was expected to begin construction immediately, with transformer production starting in 2028. Staff18 hours ago
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 case data unclear due to “technical difficulties” ADPH hasn’t updated the state’s numbers at least four times since July 20, citing similar technical problems. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Health Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama legislation likely to worsen state’s prison crisis ACLU of Alabama's "Statehouse-to-Prison Pipeline" report found that 53 of 139 bills that would worsen the crisis passed last session. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Education Mass confusion: Reopening Alabama’s schools amid the delta surge The lack of a singular, statewide order has left each Alabama school district implementing its own standards while trying to follow state guidelines. Josh MoonAugust 24, 2021
State Governor awards grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 24, 2021
State Alabama GOP leaders welcome Donald Trump to Cullman rally Former President Donald Trump was welcomed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey while a number of other elected Alabama leaders spoke ahead of the president. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021
Health FDA fully approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Many in the medical community have been awaiting this action, hopeful it will result in more people becoming vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 23, 2021
State Trump tells supporters to get vaccinated Trump said that he has been vaccinated and urged his supporters to get the COVID vaccine. Brandon MoseleyAugust 23, 2021
Education Ivey applauds Sylacauga schools for plan to rehabilitate Avondale Mills site A $1.7 grant will be used to clean up the Avondale Mills site and replace it with a new technical skills training center. Brandon MoseleyAugust 23, 2021