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Officials said the plan aims to move adults off the sidelines by tying credentials, training and support services directly to jobs.
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- Elections
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Proposed ADOC contract will breathe new life into an old controversy
Opinion | Algebra as a metaphor for life: what if it was never about math?
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Courts
The Supreme Court dismissed Alabama’s death penalty IQ dispute, leaving intact rulings blocking Joseph Smith’s execution over intellectual disability claims.
Education
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to read six books by August 1 and reflect on America’s history.
Elections
Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which lets judges deny bond for more violent offenses when defendants pose a public threat.
Economy
The project at Muscle Shoals’ research airpark was expected to begin construction immediately, with transformer production starting in 2028.
Public safety
ALDOT suspended temporary interstate lane closures for Memorial Day weekend as officials sought to ease congestion and improve safety amid heavier holiday traffic.
Governor
The funding supported training, investigations and victim services statewide, targeting domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking cases.
Health
The rural outreach sought to cut through legal confusion by telling Alabamians that abortion pills remain available online and by mail.
Education
Alabama students’ college and career readiness rate rose to 90.7 percent, as officials highlighted expanded student pathway options.
Agriculture
Representative Bob Fincher warns the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama farmers through higher costs and reduced competition.
Featured Opinion
Everyone looks the other way for Anthony Clark.