Health
The Alabama Department of Public Health, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups all recommend universal masking in schools.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
Justice Will Sellers running unopposed, secures another term
- Governor
- Legislature
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
- Economy
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
Opinion | The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law
Judge JC Love Honored as Community Hero at Annual Turkey Day Classic
Opinion | Career politicians, good or bad?
Opinion | A change will come; it always does
masks stories
Featured Opinion
"Schools have every right to protect the children. And they should keep doing so, despite the rhetoric and cries from the anti-mask crowd. "
Featured Opinion
Make no mistake: A decent percentage of young people are getting the virus now.
Health
As COVID cases, and specifically the delta variant, rise quickly, CEOs, superintendents and mayors are scrambling to head off a crisis.
Health
The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations.
Health
Anyone in uniform who is unmasked is currently required to provide proof of having received a vaccination.
Health
The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.
Health
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires.
Local news
The resolution — passed two days before the governor's mandate expires — requires individuals to wear masks when in public.
Health
The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order.
