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 Britt3 hours ago
Party politics ADP chair: No group had their voting power diminished by new bylaws ADP chair Randy Kelley and vice-chair Tabitha Isner gave vastly different views on last Saturday's executive committee meeting. Josh MoonMay 12, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Report: Defense industry provides 264,780 jobs across Alabama The total economic impact of military personnel and defense contracts across Alabama amounts to $50.3 billion. StaffMay 10, 2023
State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Public safety Hospital-linked violence intervention launches One of the main objectives of VIP2 is to reduce subsequent acts of violence. StaffMay 4, 2023
Education Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Prisons ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child. Patrick DarringtonMay 2, 2023
State Secretary of State promotes business registration video in honor of Small Business Week Allen is promoting an instructional video that provides a step-by-step guide through the online registration portal. StaffMay 2, 2023