State State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period. Jacob Holmes17 hours ago
Prisons Board schedules 79 parole hearings, 30 pardon hearings this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will review 109 applicants this week after a year of record-low approvals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Health VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Education Shifts in public school enrollment seen in 2023-2024 fall attendance data Alabama’s public school enrollment is down slightly for the 2023-2024 school year. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2024
Education Stillman College to benefit from $100M grant in UNCF’s historic funding effort This significant financial boost comes as part of an ambitious $1 billion capital campaign. StaffJanuary 12, 2024
State Alabama politicos react to Nick Saban retiring News of Saban's retirement elicited reactions from many Alabamians including lawmakers and other public figures. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 11, 2024
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Education Board approves new president for Coastal Alabama Community College Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1. StaffJanuary 11, 2024
Education Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2024
Infrastructure Port of Mobile emerges as second fastest-growing U.S. port Despite being the 42nd largest port in the U.S. by volume, the Port of Mobile exhibited a remarkable 121.84 percent growth. Bill BrittJanuary 8, 2024
State Auburn graduate wins top prize at WEWA’s Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition Knox, a 2021 graduate of Auburn University, created the artwork specifically for the competition in Wetumpka. StaffJanuary 8, 2024