Legislature New Bessemer Rep. Tillman brings law, education experience to seat Tillman grew up around politics as his mother brought him to work the polls and pass out campaign literature. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2022
Legislature Ivey promotes bipartisanship in speech to new lawmakers Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2022
Education Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
Legislature Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2022
Legislature Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative Gidley spent 21 years in the insurance business before committing full-time to the ministry as pastor at Faith Worship Center in Glencoe. Jacob HolmesNovember 25, 2022
Elections Phillip Ensler brings focus on education, public safety as newly elected state rep Public safety and education are issues residents in District 74 want addressed during the upcoming session, Ensler said. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2022
Legislature Stubbs brings varied education, career experience to State House Stubbs, the Elmore County Commission chairman, has a background that includes degrees in international finance, Russian, sports administration and mathematics. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Opinion Opinion | We need action on teacher shortage and alternative certification The SBOE must act to ensure that the intent of the Legislature is carried out so school systems have more access to certified teachers. Dick L. BrewbakerNovember 8, 2022
Education Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month” Parents and all Alabamians are encouraged to thank the teachers in their lives throughout the month. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2022