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Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning.
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- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Elections
The Republican nominee’s new playbook details proposals for jobs, household savings, education, rural development and measuring results across state government.
Elections
Jones pressed Tuberville’s record on veterans, Medicaid and stock trades while arguing Alabama voters deserved answers before Election Day.
Legislature
The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial.
Education
The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school.
State
The Alabama League recognized city leaders who completed state-mandated coursework aimed at strengthening local governance and community service.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Featured Opinion
Governor Kay Ivey’s clemency decision serves justice and offers an opportunity to address Alabama’s unfinished work on judicial override sentences.
Governor
The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.
Elections
Alabama Democratic Party chair Bobby Singleton detailed plans for community outreach and fundraising work while urging Alabama Democrats to mobilize voters.
Agriculture
The small business group cited the Douglas mayor’s farm, grocery and local government experience in backing his agriculture commissioner bid.
Congress
Officials said the federal funding would replace aging vehicles, reduce maintenance needs and improve officer safety with updated technology.
Opinion
I believe John the Baptist’s answer compels us to support candidates who resist the abuse of authority, false accusations and greed.
Elections
As Alabama’s election approaches, voters should judge candidates’ promises of faithful, honest service against the campaigns they have actually conducted.
Elections
The Republicans' sudden concern over the grocery tax is proof that we can fix Alabama's government by fixing Alabama's voting.
Elections
Tommy Tuberville has once again waded into the data center debate. And once again, he's likely to regret it.
State
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month.
Economy
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January.
Opinion
"Gender equity is not inevitable. Achieving this bold and audacious vision requires not only evolution, but revolution."
Featured Opinion
"A good many of Alabama’s political leaders have found their way to the home of 'ole' Joe Fuller."
Legislature
Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw.
Featured Opinion
"The error-filled lawsuit makes a lot of claims, backs up none of them and generally angles to keep the status quo."
Legislature
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
Local news
The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands.
State
Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates.