Education Birmingham-Southern College to close its doors on May 31 after financial struggles BSC has been a cornerstone in Birmingham for over 100 years, contributing significantly to the local economy. Bill Britt10 hours ago
State AAMU-RISE/Georgia Tech Research Institute partnership will assist Army readiness The partnership undergirds efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen the research and development capabilities of HBCUs. StaffJune 22, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility Donaldson is 149.7 percent over capacity, housing 1,449 incarcerated individuals in a facility designed to hold 968. John H. GlennJune 20, 2022
Prisons Inmate found dead in cell at Bibb Correctional Facility, ADOC says This is at least the third death in Bibb Correctional Facility in the last two months. John H. GlennJune 17, 2022
Public safety Church shooting: Vestavia Hills church shooting leaves two dead, one wounded The shooter is in custody and police said late Thursday night that the incident posed no additional threat to the community. Josh MoonJune 17, 2022
State Report: Alabama ranks low in women’s political involvement According to the latest Census data, women make up 51.7 percent of the state's population of just over 5 million people. John H. GlennJune 17, 2022
State Alabama Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling to retire Ridling is Alabama’s longest-serving insurance commissioner and the longest-serving appointed commissioner in the country. StaffJune 17, 2022
State Two Alabamians who volunteered to fight in Ukraine are missing Both men were together in Kharkiv, according to the Associated Press. John H. GlennJune 16, 2022
Public safety U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI raise awareness of elder abuse In 2021, over 1,100 Alabama seniors reported being victims of elder fraud with losses of over $17 million. StaffJune 15, 2022
Education Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years A restructuring of the cost plan last year eliminated most fees and created a single tuition rate for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral classes. StaffJune 15, 2022
Prisons Inmate dies at Easterling Correctional Facility William Thierry, 46, was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday by correctional staff. John H. GlennJune 15, 2022