Governor Governor Ivey honors final trooper class of her administration The 44 ALEA trainees are set to serve statewide as Ivey touts expanded pay, safety laws and agency upgrades. Staff7 hours ago
State Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to non-profit fighting human trafficking Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations. Mary Claire WootenJuly 11, 2024
State Alabama DHR announces final round of child care stability grants Starting Monday, July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants. StaffJuly 11, 2024
Health FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices. StaffJuly 10, 2024
State Rep. Sewell announces $750,000 to preserve Foster Hall on the campus of Selma University The funding announced on Tuesday is part of a $10.6 million investment by NPS in HBCUs nationwide. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Infrastructure $16.9M from Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Montgomery bus system upgrade Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of the bill. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Infrastructure Ribbon cut on Selma Landing renovation The Selma Landing has recently been inoperable. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Prisons Alabama organization receives $1.5 million to help inmates re-enter society The Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment was awarded a $1.5 million Pathway Home grant to help reduce recidivism. Chance PhillipsJuly 9, 2024
Prisons DOJ reaffirms duty of prison officials to protect incarcerated individuals from harm The plaintiffs in Duke v. Hamm allege that prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual assault are rampant. StaffJuly 9, 2024
Education Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached The breached data potentially includes personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. StaffJuly 5, 2024