Environment Alabama State Parks to offer First Day Hikes on January 1 The nationwide celebration encouraged Americans to start the new year outdoors, offering guided adventures across more than a dozen state parks. Staff59 minutes ago
Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Party politics Trump to be presented with ALGOP resolution The ALGOP resolution recognizes him as one of the greatest presidents of all time. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Public safety DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Education Office of Apprenticeship launches the first certified pre-apprenticeship program in state Pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship and ultimately a career. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Tuition freeze, full campus operations planned for Alabama community colleges Tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Brad Newman appointed president of Shelton State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the selection of Brad Newman as president of Shelton State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Cynthia Anthony appointed president of Lawson State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Cynthia Anthony as president of Lawson State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
State Former Alabama attorney general, chief justices support new trial for man on death row The state's top legal minds asked the court to follow requests from the Jefferson County district attorney and prosecutor to grant a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021