State APT board to survey Alabamians on APTV programming The vote capped months of debate over PBS ties, drawing objections over political bias, public trust and the poll's framing. Jacob Holmes21 hours ago
Party politics ALGOP launches new initiative to engage young voters Youth Captains across Alabama will work with county GOP leaders to recruit conservatives and gain firsthand grassroots political experience. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2026
State Ivey announces activation of new statewide emergency notification system Alabamians can opt in for direct flood and disaster alerts by phone, text and broadcast under the $1.2 million system. Alex JobinAugust 26, 2026
Education UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research The longtime neurology chair will guide research strategy and growth after building nationally recognized programs in neurodegenerative disease. StaffAugust 26, 2026
State Red Diamond names Mike Mehrotra away-from-home senior vice president The former EY Parthenon adviser brings CPG and food service strategy experience as the family-owned beverage company marks 120 years. StaffAugust 26, 2026
Infrastructure ACCA calls for review of planning and zoning authority as data center debate looms large Alabama counties said piecemeal rules for data centers and solar projects leave rural communities without clear tools to manage growth. Alex JobinAugust 25, 2026
Governor Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants The first round of Rural Health Transformation Program funding supports projects to expand rural care, strengthen workforces and upgrade health technology. Wesley WalterAugust 25, 2026
Environment ADEM awards nearly $2.5M in recycling grants The money will support 20 local programs aiming to keep reusable materials out of landfills and waterways statewide. Mary Claire WootenAugust 25, 2026
Environment ADEM adds two new members to Environmental Management Commission The appointees will bring decades of legal, regulatory and geology experience to the seven-member panel overseeing state environmental policy. StaffAugust 25, 2026
Featured Opinion Analysis | Alabama Public Television owes answers on $47,500 poll The unexplained delay leaves Alabama without the contract, survey questions or justification for spending emergency reserves on a partisan pollster. Bill BrittAugust 24, 2026
Economy Alabama sees continued job growth, rising wages in July economic data Construction and manufacturing pay hit record levels as health care hiring climbed, though unemployment edged higher from June. Jacob HolmesAugust 24, 2026