Alabama Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.1%
Alabama’s monthly unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.1%, holding steady for the fifth straight month.
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COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Another Big Jump
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new report on COVID cases in the state’s public schools. It shows cases have taken another big jump in the past week.
Alabama Special Session on Federal Covid Funds Quickly Moving Forward
The proposed legislation will allocate $770 billion dollars to healthcare, broadband, and sewer/water infrastructure.
State Legislators Get to Work on Allocating $650 Million Plus in Coronavirus Funds
On Wednesday, Alabama legislators began the special called session on allocating more than a half-billion dollars in American Rescue Plan funds. In the governor's proclamation to legislators, Gov. Kay Ivey is…
Greenville Police Searching for Missing Man
65-year-old Donald Gene Gulley was last seen on December 30 around 8:00 a.m. in the area of the Greenville bypass in Greenville.
Gov. Kay Ivey Calls Special Session on How to Handle Federal COVID Relief Money
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation calling the Alabama Legislature into a special session to handle federal COVID relief money under the American Rescue Plan Act.
White House Launches Website for Free At-Home COVID Tests
The Biden administration has quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch.
Distinguished Young Women of Alabama Week Underway in Montgomery
Participants representing 45 counties across the state arrived in Montgomery Sunday ahead of this weekend's program at Frazer United Methodist Church.
Johnny Ford Withdraws from House of Representatives District 82 Race
Former Tuskegee Mayor and current Tuskegee City Councilor Johnny Ford has announced he is withdrawing from the race for Alabama House of Representatives, District 82. In a letter released to Alabama News Network Ford says he is "putting family before…
Only One Candidate Left in Search for New Auburn University President
A dean at Auburn University is the lone remaining finalist to become president after two other candidates refused to visit campus unless they were guaranteed the job.
Alabama Supreme Court Raises Range of Bail Amount for Murder
The Alabama Supreme Court has increased the range of bail for murder in updating the state's bail schedule.
ADPH: "Immediate Measures Necessary" with Pediatric COVID Hospitalizations at Record High in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that "immediate measures" are necessary with pediatric COVID hospitalizations at a record high in the state.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Cases Jump Fivefold in One Week
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new report on COVID cases in the state's public schools. It shows cases are five times the number they were one week ago.
Biden to Double Free COVID Tests, Add Free N95 Masks, to Fight Omicron
President Joe Biden says the government plans to double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans.
Alabama House Democrats Release Legislative Agenda
Legislators say the plan contains bills that focus on a stronger healthcare system, advancing education, rebuilding small businesses, and prison reform.
PHOTOS: Life of Former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley Remembered in Montgomery
Friends of former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley gathered in Montgomery to remember her life and her contributions to education and state government.
Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Pay Raises, Gives Bright Outlook in State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the annual State of the State Address to lawmakers, Constitutional officers, members of the Alabama Judiciary and others Tuesday night.
Lawmakers Return to Montgomery for Start of 2022 Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery to begin the 2022 legislative session under the backdrop of looming elections and rising coronavirus cases.
At-Home COVID Tests to Be Covered by Insurance Starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans.
Alabama to Spend $1 Million to Train Students to Work in Hospitality Industry
Alabama plans to spend $1 million to prepare as many as 2,000 students to work in its hospitality industry.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Lauderdale County Deer
State officials have confirmed that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a white-tailed deer in Lauderdale County. This is the first case of CWD in Alabama's herd.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
Alabama House GOP Wants to End Handgun Permit Requirement
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives say legislation abolishing the permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun will be among their top priorities in the upcoming legislation session.
Southern Union State Community College Launches New Health Program
Southern Union State Community College has launched a program to train physical therapy assistants, joining a half-dozen other Alabama community colleges that offer such programs.
Alexander City Family Seeking Answers in 27-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
In December of 1994, 15-year-old Chanty Shiverdecker was last seen at basketball practice at Radley Elementary. Now 27 years later, her family and authorities are still searching for answers.
