Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire Wooten24 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell comments on election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House “I have very serious concerns about Mike Johnson’s record, namely his efforts to overturn the 2020 election," Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell votes in favor of bipartisan resolution standing with Israel “I condemn Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel in the strongest possible terms,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Elections Former lawmaker with controversial education stance eyes Board of Education seat Meadows faced multiple allegations during her tenure at LEAD, ranging from mismanagement, alleged fraud. Bill BrittOctober 25, 2023
Elections Brinyark wins House District 16 special election runoff Brinyark will now prepare to face off against the Democratic nominee for District 16, John Underwood. Patrick DarringtonOctober 25, 2023
Elections Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell: $1.6 million in investments from the Delta Regional Authority for Black Belt The funding was made available, in part, by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama The funds will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other related services to homeless people. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Economy Study: Auburn University provides $6.3 billion economic boost to Alabama This tremendous figure encompasses the creation of over 30,000 job opportunities, aside from the university's direct hires. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Courts Elmore County mother battles court, grandparents’ rights bill to protect kids An Elmore County judge is forcing a child into visitations with a family member under investigation for sexually assaulting her. Josh MoonOctober 24, 2023
News Runoff today: Cox vs. Brinyark for House District 16 after tight primary race Candidates Brad Cox and Bryan Brinyark both garnered just above 32 percent of the vote in the primary. StaffOctober 24, 2023