State Social worker receives 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award Adrine Smith-Brown, a social worker with Jefferson County DHR, is the recipient of the 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Municipal elections Alabama High School Democrats, College Democrats endorse Randall Woodfin The Alabama High School and Alabama College Democrats announced their joint endorsement of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s re-election campaign. StaffAugust 3, 2021
State Cam Ward appointed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet Ivey commended Ward for his work as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, which he began in November. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Vision 2025: Continuing the progress in Birmingham "Birmingham is on that path to the future. It is a path of diversity, equity, and inclusion." Randall WoodfinJuly 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gov. Kay Ivey is the second governor from Wilcox County "Miller epitomized the governors of that era. From 1901 through 1946, Alabama’s governors were wealthy men." Steve FlowersJuly 28, 2021
Health Feds awards $2.4 million to Alabama rural clinics to combat vaccine hesitancy The 50 rural health clinics are to use the funds to combat misinformation and boost vaccine confidence. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations climbing as state remains least-vaccinated "I've done all I know to do," Gov. Kay Ivey said of the state's low vaccination rate. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The story behind why Alabama has two budgets "Some of you have asked why we have two budgets: one for the General Fund and one for education. Here is why." Steve FlowersJuly 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Shameless: Alabama asks to use COVID funds to build more prisons "The Department of Corrections wants federal dollars to build more prisons. The Treasury Department should laugh." Josh MoonJuly 19, 2021
Education Lawrence Brandyburg appointed interim president at Bishop State Community College Dr. Brandyburg will replace Dr. Reginald Sykes, who has stepped down from the position. StaffJuly 15, 2021