Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Thoughts on the aftermath of March 13, 2020 "In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare." Bill BrittMarch 11, 2021
Public safety DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to strengthen Alabama’s open records law carried over The bill would set time limits to respond to requests, set reasonable costs and establish an appeal process. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Local news Birmingham’s historic A.G. Gaston Motel completes Phase 1 of restoration Phase 2 restoration is currently underway on the exterior of the 1968 wing and courtyard of the motel. John H. GlennMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow local tax dollars to follow the child to a charter school advances Some members of the committee were troubled that local public schools might be harmed by this. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to allow restaurants to have dog dining areas A committee OKed a bill to allow restaurants to have outdoor dining areas where dog owners may dine with their canine friends. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Education Office of Apprenticeship launches the first certified pre-apprenticeship program in state Pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship and ultimately a career. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Governor Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only. StaffMarch 11, 2021