Education Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year Over 23,000 students from every grade level received approval, totaling over $124 million in education savings accounts for school choice. Staff7 hours ago
Education APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books. Jacob HolmesMarch 28, 2025
Education Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama The president of UA’s Queer Student Association said the decision was “exactly what we all feared SB129 would lead to.” Chance PhillipsMarch 28, 2025
Education Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending. Alex JobinMarch 27, 2025
Environment “Fins, Feathers and Flowers” Weekend returns to Lakepoint State Park The signature event is renowned for its celebration of nature and outdoor recreation. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Education Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering The university is also launching a new electrical and electronics engineering degree program. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Health Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Health Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.” Chance PhillipsMarch 26, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
Party politics ADP chair issues retraction, ends fundraising spat with former senator ADP chair Randy Kelley issued a retraction Friday of comments he made about former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Josh MoonMarch 24, 2025
State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025