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. StaffAugust 4, 2022
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. StaffAugust 3, 2022
News Manufacture Alabama names new APPCO executive director Schuyler Espy will replace Roy McAuley who is retiring at the end of the year. StaffAugust 3, 2022
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. StaffAugust 3, 2022
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. StaffAugust 2, 2022
State Gov. Ivey awards grants to support agencies assisting domestic violence victims The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Elections BCA endorses Katie Britt, Dale Strong The council also gave its endorsement to the six incumbent Congressional representatives. StaffAugust 1, 2022
Congress Rep. Terri Sewell votes to reinstate assault weapons ban The Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022 would reinstate the assault weapons ban from 1994. StaffAugust 1, 2022
Congress Sewell, Buchanan introduce bipartisan legislation to protect access to home health The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of home health services, Sewell said. StaffAugust 1, 2022