Education HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month With Alabama boasting the largest number of HBCUs in the nation, these institutions contribute significantly to the state’s economy. StaffOctober 2, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.1 million to fund more road and bridge projects across state Since the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act, local projects in all 67 counties have been awarded state transportation funding. StaffOctober 1, 2024
Economy New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama The report provides comprehensive insights into the industry's growth and its far-reaching effects on the state's economy. StaffSeptember 12, 2024
State Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
Governor Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish After the Veterans Affairs commissioner refused Ivey's request to step down, she's now set a Tuesday meeting to fire him. Josh MoonSeptember 9, 2024
State Governor asks Veterans Affairs commish to step down; he apparently declines Gov. Ivey removed a Veterans Affairs board member and asked for the resignation of the commissioner. But he didn't answer. Josh MoonSeptember 6, 2024
Elections Analysis: 2026 election cycle could be a wild one Ainsworth a lock? Tuberville running for governor? A darkhorse candidate? Campaign experts sort through the way-too-early 2026 talk. Josh MoonSeptember 5, 2024
Prisons Alabama set to execute sixth inmate this year Derrick Dearman, 35, confessed to the brutal murders of five people in Citronelle in 2016. Alex JobinSeptember 5, 2024
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action Ivey urged all Alabamians to create a plan and be prepared before disaster strikes. StaffSeptember 5, 2024
Economy North Alabama Area Labor Council president responds to Gov. Ivey’s Labor Day remarks "The weekend, paid time off, health insurance, and pensions were won by unions, not given to us," Jacob Morrison said. Alex JobinSeptember 3, 2024