Economy Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force. Josh Moon11 hours ago
State Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings. Patrick Darrington1 day ago
Public safety Wife of Steve Perkins arrested during peaceful protest in Decatur Catrela Perkins was arrested and later released during the latest ugly incident between DPD and citizens. Josh Moon2 days ago
State Roads at Joe Wheeler Park paved with long-lasting asphalt made from recycled tires Roads inside Joe Wheeler State Park had not been repaved since the 1990s. Staff2 days ago
Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
State Child labor violations discovered at several locations for food franchise The operator was found to have employed 149 children under the age of 16 who worked longer than federal law permits. Patrick Darrington5 days ago
Infrastructure Alabama buys Foley Beach Bridge, ends tolls This strategic move will render the bridge toll-free, enhancing accessibility to the state's flourishing coastal areas. Bill Britt5 days ago
Education Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality standard benchmarks. Staff5 days ago
State State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment Employees who retired before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
State LIFT Academy Flight Training Program headed to Tuskegee LIFT is teaming with Tuskegee University and the city of Tuskegee to base the training center at the storied Moton Field. Staff6 days ago