Health COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000 The grim milestone comes almost exactly three years after the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2023
Opinion Opinion | End of emergency SNAP allotments will increase hunger Increased benefits will expire at the end of February, and that means hunger is likely to get worse again. Carol GundlachFebruary 16, 2023
Economy Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2023
Legislature Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2023
Health COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump in Alabama The growth accounts for the steepest single increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some time. John H. GlennJanuary 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The reality of COVID isn’t hard to find When it comes to COVID and the COVID vaccine, conspiracy theories abound. Which is weird, since reality is sitting right there. Josh MoonJanuary 4, 2023
Economy Small businesses say inflation, staffing continue to slow economic recovery The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses. StaffJanuary 4, 2023
Health COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations take a sharp rise in Alabama The state's COVID-19 positivity rate has risen at an alarming rate over the past two weeks. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2022
Health As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic” Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Education Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022