Environment Federal PFAS regulations give Alabama Riverkeepers support In the fight against forever chemicals, enforceable limits could save our rivers. Mary Claire Wooten14 hours ago
Prisons Incarcerated workers go on strike in Alabama’s correctional facilities Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
State 20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA awards $3.69 million for local airport improvements in Alabama The four FAA grants were awarded to four local airports in Alabama, amounting to $3,689,710. StaffSeptember 26, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline It is the first time the data point has been in the single digits since late May of this year. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2022
Infrastructure Professionals preparing Alabama for surge in electric vehicles Professionals in the electric vehicle industry gathered in Birmingham as the number of electric vehicles on the roadway is expected to greatly increase. Jacob HolmesSeptember 23, 2022
Health UAB extends asymptomatic testing program for public, private schools Schools wishing to participate in the current program do not need to use or demand all services provided. John H. GlennSeptember 22, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1 million in funding for Tuscaloosa National Airport Funding for this grant was made available by the American Rescue Plan. StaffSeptember 22, 2022
Prisons Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside... Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022
Prisons Possible incarcerated workers strike, protest to happen next week The cohesiveness of the organization effort remains to be seen, as several agendas and demands sheets have emerged in the last few weeks. John H. GlennSeptember 21, 2022