Agriculture USDA highlights support programs for Alabama farmers hit by severe weather The federal agency offered technical and financial assistance resources to agricultural workers recovering from recent tornadoes, snow and hail. Wesley Walter1 day ago
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters. StaffApril 16, 2021
State Lamar Higgins has died Higgins served on the Troy University Board of Trustees for 25 years and was a partner at Fine Geddie & Associates for 26 years. Brandon MoseleyApril 16, 2021
State Ainsworth welcomes National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting The meeting convenes lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country. StaffApril 15, 2021
State Black Belt Adventures Advisory Council expanded The council is comprised of young professionals who are advocates and champions for the Black Belt region. StaffApril 14, 2021
Health Alabama pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use after rare blood clots State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2021
Prisons As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2021
Education Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam. Josh MoonApril 12, 2021
State Union organizers vow to “not be oppressed by billion-dollar industries anymore” Organizers said they "have set the tone that the labor movement is alive right now, that Black Lives Matter is alive right now." Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Education Alabama Workforce Council praises rule mandating student action on financial aid Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year. Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021