Health Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide. Wesley Walter2 days ago
National Tuberville has “serious concerns” about Biden halting border wall construction Biden signed an executive order halting the construction of the controversial border wall between the United States and Mexico. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
Elections Kenneth Paschal signs pledge to support congressional term limits Paschal is running in the Republican primary for House District 73 in Shelby County. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
News Business Council of Alabama promotes three employees Helena Duncan has been promoted to senior vice president of operations and investor relations. StaffJanuary 21, 2021
National Lieutenant governor issues statement on Biden-Harris inauguration Ainsworth called for "conservative states" such as Alabama to protect citizens' rights. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Education Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
Congress Doug Jones talks inauguration, a Biden presidency and his future plans Jones is in talks with the incoming administration but is considering continuing his work in Congress in the private sector. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 20, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent. Josh MoonJanuary 20, 2021