Infrastructure Port of Mobile revenue hits record after channel expansion The Alabama Port Authority reported record revenue of $245 million in fiscal 2026, touting increased cargo demand and expanded ship channel capacity. Mary Claire Wooten17 hours ago
Health Study: COVID-19 infection rates more than double without lockdowns Infection and fatality rates would have been higher without stay-at-home orders, a new UAB study found. Micah DanneyOctober 26, 2020
Elections Jones to attend Auburn student forum, Tuberville hasn’t yet responded to invitation Jones has agreed to attend the forum, but it was unclear whether Tuberville planned to attend. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2020
Health 122,000 Alabamians could lose health coverage if ACA is overturned, study finds President Donald Trump’s administration and 18 states, including Alabama, are asking the country’s highest court to strike down the law. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2020
National Vote on Amy Coney Barrett confirmation could come as early as today The final Senate vote on her confirmation is expected to come Monday evening. Brandon MoseleyOctober 26, 2020
National Bill Pryor, Kevin Newsome are on Trump’s short list for the next Supreme Court seat Two of the president's possible future Supreme Court picks have strong Alabama ties. Brandon MoseleyOctober 26, 2020
Health Alabama’s hospitalized COVID-19 patients Sunday at highest number since Sept. 2. It’s a trend that has public health officials and hospital staff concerned that the state may be headed for another surge. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 25, 2020
Health COVID-19 hospitalizations, new cases continue to rise The number of rising hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama is a concerning sign of a possible coming surge of the disease, state health experts... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 23, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Fewer people joined the unemployment rolls last week compared to the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 23, 2020
Elections Trump to visit Pensacola tonight Trump is making a push in Florida in the final weeks of the election, and Northwest Florida is part of his strategy. Brandon MoseleyOctober 23, 2020
Environment Interior Department designates new national recreational trail in Alabama The designation is part of a broader national announcement that establishes 30 new national recreation trails in 25 states, adding more than 1,275 miles... Brandon MoseleyOctober 23, 2020