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 Wooten1 day ago
State Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Elections National Voter Registration Day focuses voter education efforts in Newbern It will include voter registration, voter ID distribution, voter status verification, and more. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Economy Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts, StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Congress Tuberville’s military hold causing GOP division, more criticism from military personnel Even with criticism from acting military service members, the senator has drawn some allies and is holding steadfast to his strategy. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 18, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Education Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change The change will allow the university to offer additional doctoral degrees, a move that paves the way for its continued maturation. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
State DeSantis campaign names Terry Lathan chairman of Alabama effort Lathan is the former chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Courts Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance There appears to be a significant connection between Alabama's post-Milligan map redrawing process and a powerful national dark money network. Bill BrittSeptember 16, 2023
State Sen. Britt marks anniversary of Birmingham bombings “Today, we solemnly mark 60 years since one of the darkest days in Alabama’s history," Britt said. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 2023
State The Valley Labor Report to host first live show in Huntsville Sunday Morrison said he is excited to discuss wins that the organizers have had against their bosses because those stories are often never told. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 2023