Congress Rep. Sewell honors 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims The representative's House remarks marked 63 years since the Klan attack and urged renewed commitment to civil rights protections. Wesley Walter2 minutes ago
State Souls Grown Deep launches free digital guide to Gee’s Bend on Bloomberg Connects Artist voices, archival recordings and travel tools connected visitors to the Alabama community’s quilting legacy and civil rights history. Staff13 minutes ago
Health UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding The five-year award will support youth advisory boards, mental health services and emergency care programs for medically complex children. Staff14 minutes ago
Education Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request The merger joined Birmingham-area health care and Bessemer aviation schools under one board following concerns over one school meeting projected enrollment. Wesley Walter24 hours ago
Education Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State The 10-week lineworker course offered hands-on utility training and expanded Pell Grant access for students pursuing in-demand careers. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
State Alabama Retail Association announces Alison Hosp as next president Hosp will succeed Rick Brown on January 1, 2027, as the group navigates leadership changes after decades of membership growth. Staff1 day ago
Health Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients Patients and providers describe a bottleneck that leaves some waiting years, while advocates push for broader hormone therapy training. Alex Jobin2 days ago
Education ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting Commissioners reviewed enrollment gains and advanced new academic programs across Alabama’s public colleges and universities. Staff2 days ago
State El Patron owner pleads guilty to fraud, employing unauthorized workers Prosecutors said Cesar Campos-Reyes diverted pandemic relief money to buy property and knowingly employed unauthorized workers. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Health Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access The funding targeted telehealth and transportation services to ease long drives and healthcare barriers for patients across Winston County. Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago