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Infrastructure

ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties

ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far.

August 25, 2022

Ag commissioner responds to Borden Dairy plant closures

The Borden Dairy closure will impact more than 100 public school districts, charter schools, and government agencies.

August 25, 2022

Perry Hooper Jr. arrested on first-degree sexual abuse charge

Hooper is a member of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee and a former state representative.

August 23, 2022

Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate begins to decline

The 7-day positivity rate as of Aug. 17 was 25 percent, down from 27.6 percent two weeks earlier on Aug. 3.

August 22, 2022

Despite national decline, Alabama’s uninsured rate has risen in recent years

Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid.

August 22, 2022

Southern Cultural Center to host “national” neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka

The stated goal of the Southern Cultural Center is to reestablish an independent South free from federal involvement.

August 19, 2022

Her son died in Easterling Correctional Facility; she’s still waiting for answers

Reginald Alford is said to have died of a seizure. ADOC says the case "is under final review."

August 19, 2022

City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools partner for literacy, host town hall

Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children in achieving grade-level literacy.

August 19, 2022

Incarcerated man found unresponsive, pronounced dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility

Anthony Gay, a 42-year-old man serving a live sentence, was found unresponsive in his cell.

August 18, 2022

ALM director: Alabama cities are bouncing back better than before

The Alabama League of Municipalities executive director said cities are taking advantage of federal dollars to make improvements to quality of life.

August 18, 2022