Vestavia City Schools reverses mask mandate
The system has reverted to its optional mask policy for staff, visitors and students, only three weeks after enacting a mask mandate
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Candle light vigils to be held for Medicaid expansion
The Nonviolent Medicaid Army will hold simultaneous candlelight vigils for Medicaid expansion at various churches in five Alabama cities.
Alabama State Health Officer: More deaths than births in 2020
Harris cases among school-aged children this year are more than a 300 percent higher than at the same time last year.
State prosecutors urge court to reject motion for Mike Hubbard’s early release
With more than half of his sentence remaining, Hubbard's legal team filed a motion on Sept. 10 requesting early release.
2nd District Democratic challenger focuses on Medicare for All, justice reform
Jack Slate, a 26-year-old professional tutor based in Montgomery, is running as a Democrat in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants
The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city.
Nearly $3 millon in renters assistance given out to Birmingham residents
$2.6 million in renters assistance has been directed to more than 530 Birmingham residents.
Majority of college students unsure about staying in Alabama after graduation
The state's political environment, social awareness, salaries and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds all received negative marks.
UAB nurses, staff protest poor working conditions and unequal pay
Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage.
Alabama among worst states for working families, report says
Alabama also ranked last among states for working women.