Education PARCA study shows decline in need for remedial courses in college freshman Assigned remedial math in colleges declined from 26 percent in 2013 to 20 percent in 2019. John H. GlennApril 22, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Economy Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31. StaffApril 22, 2021
State Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program. StaffApril 22, 2021
State Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018 More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2021
Legislature House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
State Congressional delegation concerned Amtrak to Mobile may negatively impact economy The entire Alabama House delegation called for Amtrak to be required to complete a feasibility study before passenger rail service is restored. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s iron and steel manufacturing contributes to our environment "Millions of tons of Alabama iron and steel are recycled each year, providing tens of thousands of jobs." Maury D. GastonApril 22, 2021
Economy Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
State Sarah Sanders attends fundraiser in Birmingham Sanders recently attended a fundraising reception in Birmingham in her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021