Infrastructure Governor awards $2.45 million to install EV charging stations The 18 grants will be used for new charging stations along highways in several areas of the state. StaffNovember 11, 2022
State Alabama Big 10 Mayors: Alabama now a safer place due to Aniah’s Law Judges will be able to deny bail to those who are likely to re-offend when charged with serious felonies. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Wes Allen announces appointments to five positions in Secretary of State’s office The appointments will take effect after Allen is inaugurated on January 16, 2023. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Gov. Ivey awards $464,029 to reduce energy costs The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Local news Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford appoints Brett Johnson as chief of staff Johnson previously served as Ford’s constituent services director in the Alabama Legislature. StaffNovember 9, 2022
Health Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer. StaffNovember 8, 2022
Elections Alabama Big 10 Mayors urge Alabamians to vote yes on “Aniah’s Law” The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities called on voters to show up to the polls and vote for Amendment 1. StaffNovember 8, 2022
Health Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications The deadline to apply is December 30. StaffNovember 7, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell announces $34 million in USDA funding to expand rural internet access The grant will connect 4,646 people, 154 farms, 96 businesses, and three public schools to high-speed internet. StaffNovember 4, 2022