Opinion Remember Dr. King’s passion for public education King understood that the real purpose of education was not just the acquisition of knowledge, but the positive application of knowledge. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Education CollegeCounts 2023 Scholarship open for Alabama students The CollegeCounts Scholarship online application is available now through Feb. 28, 2023. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
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