Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
National SPLC president welcomes Biden’s order advancing racial equity President Joe Biden's order also rescinds Trump’s 1776 Commission, seen as a rebuttal to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1619 project. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
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
National Auburn man faces federal charges for role in Capitol insurrection Watson admits in court documents to carrying a can of mace and a pocket knife during the riots. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2021
Courts A new lawsuit in an old fight for Alabama Democrats The argument is identical to one made in state courts in 2018 and 2019. Those lawsuits were eventually tossed by the courts. Josh MoonJanuary 21, 2021