News Target hiring 300-plus seasonal employees in Huntsville Target kicked off a major seasonal hiring push for over 300 roles, offering competitive benefits and pathways to permanent positions. Staff20 hours ago
Education Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2021
State Governor proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month. StaffMarch 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism up slightly in February The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January. StaffMarch 10, 2021
State Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey sets dates for House District 78 special election The seat was vacated after Kirk Hatcher was elected to the state Senate, beating former Montgomery City Councilman William Green. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2021
Congress Sewell praises House passage of Democrats’ voting rights bill Congresswoman Sewell praised the House passage of Democrats' voting bill, HR1. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Congress Rogers explains his opposition to HR1 Congressman Mike Rogers says that HR1, known as the For the People Act, is the "For the Politicians Act." Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Education University of South Alabama suspends three professors over racist costumes One dressed as a confederate soldier. The other two held a noose and a whip. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2021
National Vice President Kamala Harris remarks on 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” "Friends, there is no cause more righteous than the right to vote," the vice president said. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 8, 2021
State Gov. Ivey, former Sen. Jones, Rep. Sewell and Rep. Aderholt address PARCA annual forum The five-part forum explained and examined issues and opportunities in providing access to broadband. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2021