Education University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI The editors of the publications, which focus on women’s wellness and the Black student experience respectively, expressed shock at the decision. Chance Phillips12 hours ago
State Alabama Port Authority names Doug Otto director, CEO The Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Doug Otto as director and chief executive officer to lead ongoing major capital investments. StaffNovember 13, 2025
Education Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts Alabama lawmakers approved a contract to expand teacher training and reading interventions to continue supporting Literacy Act goals and addressing post-pandemic learning gaps. Mary Claire WootenNovember 11, 2025
Health AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs A medical spa faced allegations of administering unapproved weight-loss drugs to patients, prompting a temporary shutdown and asset freeze. Wesley WalterNovember 11, 2025
State Archives and History opens new gallery telling Alabama’s military stories The gallery highlights the stories of individual Alabama veterans across a range of conflicts. Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2025
Education Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget Alabama's universities and colleges made their funding requests for 2027 at the Alabama Commission on Higher Education meeting on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenNovember 7, 2025
Health Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government The detailed plan utilized funding provided by the Rural Health Transformation Program, established this year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Wesley WalterNovember 7, 2025
Health ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs More than 477,000 Alabamians are enrolled in ACA Healthcare Marketplace insurance plans, over 90 percent of whom receive subsidized coverage. Wesley WalterNovember 7, 2025
Party politics Montgomery River Region Minority GOP hosts kick-off reception The re-launched Montgomery River Region Chapter of the Alabama Minority GOP will recognize Belinda Thomas for empowering minority farming communities. StaffNovember 7, 2025
Health Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state The city exceeded requirements through initiatives focused on physical activity, nutrition access, and breastfeeding support. StaffNovember 7, 2025
Party politics ALGOP names Rich Holt as political director for 2026 election cycle Holt brings a decade of campaign, communications, and strategic field experience, having worked with Republican candidates across the nation. StaffNovember 7, 2025