State Read Freely calls for resignation of APLS Board’s Minton, Wahl The renewed demand followed Amy Minton’s publication of a list alleging Alabama libraries may have violated rules on transgender-related books. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
State Alabama redistricting experts take part in NAACP LDF Facebook series Panelists will speak on topics regarding facts about redistricting and the history of redistricting in Alabama. StaffSeptember 15, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations declining, ICU bed capacity still critical Of the 2,474 hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Monday, 83 percent were unvaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 14, 2021
State Alabama will sue to block vaccine mandates, Marshall says “The state of Alabama will not allow such an authoritarian power grab to go unchecked," Attorney General Steve Marshall said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 14, 2021
State Alabama ABLE Savings Plan awards the first 101 accounts with $101 The first 101 qualified ABLE Savings Plan account owners received a $101 contribution into their newly opened accounts. StaffSeptember 14, 2021
Health Alabama doctors urge feds to expand, not reduce, monoclonal antibody treatments The federal government last week announced a 30 percent reduction of shipments to seven Gulf Coast states, including Alabama, due to increased use in... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 13, 2021
Health Alabama Democrats call on Gov. Ivey to work with feds to boost vaccinations Ivey said she plans to fight President Joe Biden's order to have more Alabama workers vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 13, 2021
State Alabama GOP will use all measures to oppose Biden vaccine directive, chairman says Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said that Biden’s mandates are both disturbing and un-American. Brandon MoseleySeptember 13, 2021
State Majority of college students unsure about staying in Alabama after graduation The state's political environment, social awareness, salaries and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds all received negative marks. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2021
News Manslaughter charges dropped for former Alabama correctional officer, prisoner Billy Smith died in 2017 after being beaten at Elmore Correctional Facility. The state charged both a prisoner and a guard for the death. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 10, 2021
Education Search for a new Alabama A&M president divides officials and alumni Some A&M alums say the search process for a new president is rigged to give one candidate an advantage. And he's facing troubling allegations. Josh MoonSeptember 10, 2021