Editorials
Editorial: Ballooning subsidized health care leaves taxpayers sick
The Health and Human Services Department recently made news with a report touting that “National Uninsured Rate Reaches ... Read more
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Local News
Local governments working out plans for federal relief funds
The mammoth $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief and stimulus bill enacted last week will deliver to the Cullman area ... Read more
Local News
Hanceville approves conservative budget for year ahead
HANCEVILLE — Hanceville city leaders are approaching the coming fiscal year with a conservative caution, unsure of whether ... Read more
Local News
Vinemont council passes budget
VINEMONT — The Town of South Vinemont passed a budget of around $550,000 during Tuesday night’s meeting. Read more
Covid-19
Legislature approves Ivey plan for COVID relief cash
MONTGOMERY, Ala — Alabama lawmakers agreed Monday to give back Gov. Kay Ivey control over the state's $1.8 ... Read more
News
Ivey won’t sign spending bill, wants plan for COVID-19 cash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday that she is asking lawmakers to change a spending ... Read more
News
Lawmakers approve $1.25 billion school bond issue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday approved a $1.25 billion bond issue for school construction in the ... Read more
National News
House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday to pass a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package, handing President Donald ... Read more
National News
‘Obamacare’ tax repeal added to $1.4T wrap-up spending bill
WASHINGTON — Retired coal miners and longtime opponents of Obama-era taxes on high-cost health plans are eyeing big ... Read more
Cnhi Network
Blitz of political ads balm for media
It’s promising to be a banner year for the business of media, thanks to the 2020 elections just ... Read more