Governor Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. StaffApril 8, 2025
Local news Jackson Hospital launches Clergy Faith and Fellowship platform At the April 2 event, the hospital publicly revealed plans to build an interfaith chapel. StaffApril 8, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 8, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent. StaffApril 7, 2025
Education Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation. StaffApril 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. StaffApril 4, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. StaffApril 4, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court She was sworn into her new office on April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse. StaffApril 4, 2025
Economy Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort With the deal now finalized, Wind Creek Hospitality plans to expand and enhance the existing property. StaffApril 3, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers. StaffApril 3, 2025