Education Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school. Wesley Walter9 hours ago
Education Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7 The annual event is said to highlight the power of the Trojan community uniting for a common cause. StaffOctober 2, 2025
Health Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response CVS Health discussed planned drone use for medical supply logistics and disaster response, aiming to boost out-of-hospital cardiac event survival rates significantly. Wesley WalterOctober 1, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $45 million in 2025 GOMESA funded projects These funds will support 23 diverse initiatives across Coastal Alabama, focusing on environmental education, water quality, and recreational access. StaffSeptember 30, 2025
Health Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama. Alex JobinSeptember 29, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.7 million in Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants The final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for the year injected over $3.7 million into local road and bridge projects across the state. Wesley WalterSeptember 29, 2025
Health Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy Local pediatricians and OB-GYNs advised continued but careful Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing evidence over political rhetoric. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2025
Health Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire. Wesley WalterSeptember 26, 2025
Prisons Alabama carries out fourth execution of 2025, despite wishes of victim’s son One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.” Chance PhillipsSeptember 26, 2025
Environment Trump admin to strip “look-alike” protections from three Alabama turtle species A new proposal by the Trump administration could remove look-alike status for several species, including three Alabama turtle species. Alex JobinSeptember 26, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer affecting men. StaffSeptember 25, 2025