Joshua LeBerte

Advocacy groups in Alabama want state lawmakers to cut taxes. The recent inflation rate in Alabama is almost 7 percent.

Nearly all Alabama counties are at heightened risk for COVID-19.

Keeping educated and skilled workers from leaving the Alabama Gulf coast is an ongoing concern. Efforts are underway at the state, regional and local levels to attract and hold onto these workers. Surveys of those leaving Alabama for other parts of the U.S. cite a range of complaints as reasons for looking elsewhere to work and live. The Alabama Public Radio news team will examine problems and search for solutions, here and elsewhere. The state of Kansas made national headlines when voters resoundingly rejected a ballot item restricting abortion. This result occurs while Topeka, like the Alabama Gulf coast, tries to manage its conservative image that workers may find unacceptable.

Huntsville and Madison County residents can take home a pet at a cheaper price this weekend.

Residents and tourists in Gulf Shores will take part an annual tradition this week.

Alabama Power customers will pay a higher monthly bill starting this month. Monthly rates will increase roughly six dollars due to the rising cost of fuel. Customers struggling to pay their bill can visit Alabama Power’s website and chat with the Customer Support Center

The small city of Uniontown has its first-ever fishing camp tomorrow.

Nature lovers may spot rare, hard-to-find birds at Alabama Audubon’s next festival.

The Mobile and Eastern Shore planning commissions will meet today to vote on amending the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. They will discuss adding it to their Transportation Improvement Program.

Birmingham residents can visit local restaurants at a discount price this week.