Elections Rep. Jerry Carl focuses on Fort Novosel’s future, backs NDAA benefits All of Alabama's delegation voted for the NDAA, with the exception of Rep. Barry Moore, who's challenging Carl. Bill BrittJanuary 9, 2024
State Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2023
Congress Sewell cosponsors legislation to increase Social Security The legislation would provide the first benefits increase in 50 years. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2021
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
State Drive Electric Earth Day EVent showcases benefits of electric vehicles Visitors spent Saturday talking to EV owners, the best source of information for cost, range, charging time and other factors. StaffMay 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A message from Republicans: Get back to work, you bums "By ending federal benefits, Republicans are sending a clear message to struggling workers: Stop being lazy." Josh MoonMay 11, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians. StaffApril 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council joins mayor in officially endorsing pension bill The bill would force Birmingham to fully fund its pension system. John H. GlennApril 2, 2021
Economy SNAP replacement benefits coming to three counties hit by Hurricane Sally Thousands of SNAP recipients in Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties are set to receive automatic replacement benefits as a result of Hurricane Sally, the... StaffSeptember 25, 2020
Opinion Opinion | A plan for students to return safely to school, whenever that may be In a few weeks, most students in Alabama are scheduled to return to school. With so few days left before students return, there are... Craig FordJuly 22, 2020