Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob Holmes23 hours ago
Party politics Bryan Taylor uses ALGOP chair statement out of context in bid for Chief Justice ALGOP chairman John Wahl clarified that the quote used by Taylor should not be taken as an endorsement. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
State Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
Education ASU to receive a $2 million grant to help prevent violence in public schools The project will target five MPS elementary schools for comprehensive interventions to reduce school violence. Patrick DarringtonJune 16, 2023
Education Third grade literacy dips The two percentage point decrease may be partly due to an updated a curriculum and test. Samuel StettheimerJune 16, 2023
Health Survey: Most prefer their employer-provided health coverage The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage. Patrick DarringtonJune 15, 2023
Party politics Donald Trump to keynote ALGOP summer dinner The summer dinner will take place on Aug. 4 as part of the state party’s summer meeting. StaffJune 15, 2023
State AADA accepting loan applications for meat, poultry processing The low interest loans are intended to support meat and poultry slaughter and processing businesses in Alabama. StaffJune 15, 2023
Education Governor appoints four to Alabama Community College System board The newest members of the Board of Trustees were sworn in as the system celebrates its 60th year. StaffJune 15, 2023
Environment EV Road Trip makes stop in Mobile as part of 5,100-mile journey The EV Road Trip is a 5,100-mile trip from California to Rhode Island in a Chevrolet Bolt EUV. StaffJune 15, 2023
Prisons Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died 34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023