State El Patron owner pleads guilty to fraud, employing unauthorized workers Prosecutors said Cesar Campos-Reyes diverted pandemic relief money to buy property and knowingly employed unauthorized workers. Jacob Holmes9 hours ago
State ARBA names workforce director to lead heavy-equipment training pilot Houston Blackwood will lead an industry-backed pilot using heavy-equipment simulators in career and technical education centers across Alabama. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Education Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust The September 18 event comes as AI moves from workplace experiment to decision-making tool across business and government. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Public safety ALDOT suspends lane closures for Labor Day travel State transportation officials said the pause aims to ease congestion and improve safety as holiday traffic increases across Alabama. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Legislature State retirees to get hit with another premium increase Despite not receiving a cost-of-living adjustment in two decades, Alabama retirees are about to get hit with another premium increase. Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2026
Economy Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises S&P cited enrollment gains, state support and experienced leadership as justifying the rating, despite significant operating deficits from FY 2023 to 2025. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2026
State Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now open Amateur photographers can submit Alabama images across 10 categories, with winners featured online and in a statewide traveling exhibit. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
Education Rep. Figures introduces Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act The Alabama Democrat seeks to revive Grad PLUS loans and remove borrowing caps he says put advanced degrees out of reach. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
Environment Birmingham youth are invited to lead climate solutions through Bloomberg Philanthropies Fund Microgrants of up to $5,000 will support projects focused on healthier homes, public health, nature-based strategies and youth engagement. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
Governor Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders Anti-death penalty advocates urged clemency, citing Taylor’s age when the crimes occurred and what they described as decades of change on death row. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2026
Health Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors I am especially concerned about one proposed Medicare change affecting patients who can appropriately be evaluated and treated during the same visit. Zane B. Hyde, M.D.September 1, 2026