State APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack. Jacob Holmes19 hours ago
Infrastructure Port Authority awards major contract to U.S.-based Richmond Engineering The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Prisons Wrongful death lawsuit claims ADOC ignored kidnapping, torture, rape and more The federal lawsuit alleges ADOC officials ignored repeated reports of the kidnap, torture, beating and rape of an inmate who died as a result. Josh MoonDecember 19, 2024
Education Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris Google has committed the $1 million gift to further strengthen the cybersecurity programs he championed. StaffDecember 19, 2024
State UAB joins EQBMED to boost clinical trial diversity UAB's Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center partners with EQBMED to enhance clinical trial diversity in underserved communities. Mary Claire WootenDecember 18, 2024
Environment Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17. Wesley WalterDecember 18, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant sentenced for assaulting arrestee Ryan Phillips, a former sergeant with the Daleville Police Department, previously pleaded guilty. StaffDecember 18, 2024
Public safety Birmingham ties its single year homicide record Alabama is currently among the states with the highest gun death rates in the U.S. Alex JobinDecember 17, 2024
Education ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps The Commission approved an agency budget request of $77,859,213 for fiscal year 2025-26. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Education Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2024
State “Forward-thinking” organizations to participate in Alabama March for Progress The organizers also hope that the event will encourage greater civic engagement in Alabama. Alex JobinDecember 13, 2024