State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob Holmes24 hours ago
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. departments of Justice and Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 21, 2023
State Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
State Seniors enjoy Alabama-grown produce through Elderly Nutrition Program Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Education Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages. Jacob HolmesDecember 18, 2023
State Sewell to participate in groundbreaking ceremony for Orrville Public Library Sewell will announce the $500,000 in federal dollars that will fund the library’s construction. Patrick DarringtonDecember 18, 2023
Prisons Families speak about horrors in Alabama prisons at oversight meeting Nearly every speaker discussed the dangerous conditions in ADOC prisons, including abuse, murder and corruption. Patrick DarringtonDecember 15, 2023
State State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023