Congress Sen. Britt directly secures $2.2M for Samson The money targets lead line removal, drainage fixes and sewer upgrades as Samson works to meet state environmental standards. Staff1 day ago
State Innovation Commission releases recommendations to boost innovation, entrepreneurship Governor Kay Ivey and Condoleezza Rice joined state leaders Tuesday to share the Alabama Innovation Commission’s policy recommendations. StaffDecember 15, 2021
Health Alabama has second largest COVID deaths per capita in nation, third least vaccinated As the U.S. nears 800,000 COVID deaths, Alabama leads all but one state in COVID deaths per capita. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 14, 2021
State Alabama Daily News publisher to temporarily anchor Capitol Journal Todd Stacy will contract with APT for six months while the station begins a full job search for Don Dailey's replacement. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2021
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections investigating possible prisoner suicide Leon Latham, 47, was found unresponsive by prison staff. His death is the latest in a string of deaths inside Alabama prisons. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 13, 2021
Education ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Public safety Birmingham mayor calls on public to help end gun violence Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2021
Health FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID booster for teens aged 16 and 17 The CDC must also approve those booster shots for the older teens before shots can begin. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2021
State Alabama Academy of Honor recognizes 2020, 2021 inductees The Academy exists to honor 100 living Alabamians whose accomplishments and service reflect greatly on the state. Jacob HolmesDecember 10, 2021
Health Report: Alabama 47th in COVID vaccinations of children 5 to 11 Alabama ranks near dead last in the percentage of vaccinated children 5 to 11 and adults 18 and older. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2021
State Clarke County native tapped to lead ALFA’s governmental, ag programs department Sixteen-year company veteran Mitt Walker has been tapped to lead the Farmers Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department. StaffDecember 9, 2021