Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. Staff5 days ago
State Opinion | The unmasking of Alabama Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them. Joey Kennedy6 days ago
Infrastructure Rep. Sewell, EPA, USDA, announce Rural Wastewater Infrastructure Initiative The new wastewater infrastructure initiative aims to address broken and failing wastewater systems in rural Alabama. Staff6 days ago
News Manufacture Alabama names new APPCO executive director Schuyler Espy will replace Roy McAuley who is retiring at the end of the year. Staff6 days ago
News 2025 World Police and Fire Games set to come to Birmingham The World Police and Fire Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham June 27 to July 6, 2025. Staff6 days ago
Local news Birmingham approves nearly $14 million for drainage systems and city streets The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing. John H. Glenn6 days ago
Prisons Four dead in Alabama prisons over the weekend The deaths marked yet another deadly weekend for the state's incarcerated population. John H. Glenn6 days ago
Prisons Official missteps, not “good time” laws, led to accused police shooter’s release The defendant was released on good time, despite committing multiple crimes while incarcerated. John H. Glenn7 days ago
Education Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature. Staff7 days ago
Economy White House says Inflation Reduction Act would lower health insurance premiums Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals. Jacob Holmes7 days ago