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APR’s top 5 stories of 2021

From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021.

December 31, 2021

Josh Moon’s top 5 stories of 2021

A look back at my top stories from the past year.

December 31, 2021

Four stories worth remembering from 2021

Our complete inundation by this resilient and historic pandemic remains, as in 2020, the most significant story of this year—but not the only one.

December 31, 2021

Alabama’s COVID positive rate reaches record high as hospitalizations increase

COVID hospitalizations in Alabama on Wednesday reached 720, an 89 percent increase over two weeks.

December 30, 2021

Former Secretary of State, ADP chair Nancy Worley has died

Worley was a former public school teacher and fierce advocate for public education.

December 30, 2021

Alabama Legislature to roll out revamped website

Statehouse officials said the changes will make the site easier to navigate and provide more information.

December 30, 2021

Lesson from 2021: Enter 2022 at your own risk

Yes, COVID is still out there, it’s mean, and it’s way too early to let our guard down.

December 30, 2021

Federal judge extends deadline until 2025 to address mental health in prisons

The judge's order states the Alabama Department of Corrections hasn't adequately addressed a deadly crisis for prisoners with mental health illnesses.

December 29, 2021

CDC shortens recommended quarantine window for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

The CDC said the reduced timeline reflects the latest science on infection times with the spread of the omicron variant.

December 29, 2021

90 years on: Remembering the Scottsboro Boys

Their legacy endures in several U.S. Supreme Court decisions recognizing Americans have the right to receive effective legal counsel.

December 29, 2021