Agriculture Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices The 120-day directive shifted inspection priorities as harvest season begins and diesel costs strain agriculture and timber operations. Wesley Walter2 hours ago
News Mathew Miller sentenced to 600 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children Miller, who lived in Tuscaloosa, was charged in a 20-count indictment and convicted in October 2019. Brandon MoseleyOctober 5, 2020
Congress Brooks introduces American Jobs First Act Brooks said that some of America’s largest companies have engaged in the practice of American worker replacement, which Brooks called “unpatriotic.” Brandon MoseleyOctober 5, 2020
Congress Brooks votes against resolution condemning QAnon conspiracy theorists To this point Brooks has not publicly explained why he voted against the resolution. Brandon MoseleyOctober 5, 2020
Environment October Snapper extension is still on Red Snapper season rarely extends this late in the year but MRD determined that Alabama’s recreational anglers did not harvest their quota of the... Brandon MoseleyOctober 5, 2020
Health Alabama COVID deaths drastically declined after governor’s mask order, data shows What the new data shows is that the state’s highest single-day of deaths was July 31, when 29 people died. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Education Bishop State Community College awarded $1.3 federal grant to aid disadvantaged students Student Support Services grants are designed to provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with educational opportunities and help with basic academic requirements. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing “If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Unemployment claims jumped slightly last week as more Alabamians sought benefits. Micah DanneyOctober 2, 2020
National COVID crushed the state’s tourism. The Alabama Tourism Department is trying to help Coming off one of the strongest years on record in 2019, this year will likely go down as the absolute worst. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2020
News Birmingham’s Ramsay-McCormack building to be redeveloped Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020