Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators.
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Woodfin targets exhibition driving following deadly shooting in Birmingham
"Exhibition driving is out of control in the city of Birmingham," Woodfin said Sunday.
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
Nearly 21 percent said they are unlikely to continue school if the president does not follow through.
AG’s office: We didn’t hide witness investigation
The AG's office is defending itself against allegations it failed to properly disclose the investigation of a witness.
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
Although the BA.5 variant is possibly more infectious, symptoms have been less severe and vaccines still protect against serious illness.
Birmingham receives $10.8 million grant for training program
Partners expect to train and place over 1,000 jobseekers in high-quality healthcare jobs.
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Dr. Patrick Mendez is tasked with creating partnerships that combine impactful research with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry.
August 5, 2022
Former Athens principal sentenced in fraud scheme
The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions.
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it has switched from daily to weekly updates of COVID-19 statistics.
Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville
With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location.
August 4, 2022