Alabama reports record increases to COVID death toll
Alabama's death toll jumped by 135 on Wednesday, the most to date, as cases and hospitalizations remain at record highs.
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Boise’s Bryan Harsin is Auburn’s choice to be next head coach
His hiring is outside the norm for an Auburn program that likes to go with known entities and familiar faces.
Jones’s bipartisan legislation to protect red snapper passes Congress
The legislation has passed in Congress and is awaiting the president's signature.
Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill
The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims of domestic violence
The governor awarded grants to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and AshaKiran Inc.
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Trump wants larger direct payments in relief package
The president called on Congress to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's on board.
Alabama hospitals seeing “unprecedented” wave of COVID patients
With record cases and hospitalizations, experts are pleading with the public to reconsider Christmas plans.
After police takedown of woman, action in Huntsville on hold
For many, it’s too familiar: The council avoids making an assessment while it waits for the HPD to review itself.
Extended unemployment payments could face delays, ADOL says
ADOL is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement the CARES Act extensions.
Congress OKs Jones legislation to simplify FAFSA, aid HBCUs
The COVID relief package includes Jones's legislation to help HBCUs and reduce the number of questions on the FAFSA.