Education Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts State legislators approved contracts for a statewide school safety software platform and detailed digital mapping, advancing the 2024 School Security Act. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights” The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2021
State ProgressPAC announces 2021 board of directors, chairman ProgressPAC is the official state political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama. StaffJanuary 26, 2021
Education MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Economy BCA, CCAA name 2020 small businesses of the year This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards. StaffJanuary 25, 2021
News Seven counties to receive disaster food assistance in aftermath of Zeta D-SNAP benefits are approved for Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington and Wilcox counties. StaffJanuary 24, 2021
News Carl honors the memory of Mobile native, baseball legend Hank Aaron “I’m deeply saddened to learn of Hank Aaron’s passing,” Congressman Jerry Carl said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 23, 2021
Legislature Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 23, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Shelby: Troy facility awarded $200 million Coast Guard contract The Sikorsky helicopter plant in Troy employs approximately 400 people. StaffJanuary 23, 2021
News Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Hank Aaron Gov. Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Aaron's death. StaffJanuary 23, 2021