State Alabama receives portion of multi-state Mercedes-Benz settlement Mercedes-Benz will pay $149 million and provide consumer relief after states found the automaker used illegal emissions software in diesel vehicles. Mary Claire Wooten20 hours ago
Education Governor announces 34 new early learning classrooms With the addition of 34 new classrooms, more than 3,600 students will be participating in the Pre-K through 3rd-grade program. StaffMarch 24, 2021
Health ASU to hold COVID vaccination clinics for Hyundai workers ASU has secured 2,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the Friday and Saturday clinics. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
State Black Belt Big Gobbler Photo Contest returns for 2021 The contest, conducted online, will begin on opening day and close on Sunday, May 2. StaffMarch 23, 2021
Infrastructure Mobile-area leaders, ALDOT announce new plans for Mobile Bay I-10 bridge The new proposal does not include tolls on existing routes or tolls on passenger cars or trucks. StaffMarch 22, 2021
Health Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
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