Elections Stacey Abrams endorses Woodfin ahead of Birmingham mayoral election Abrams joins a cadre of local, state and national Democratic leaders who have publicly endorsed the mayor's re-election. John H. GlennAugust 10, 2021
Education Judson College board votes to close the college, file for bankruptcy The college will close after the summer term ends on July 31. John H. GlennMay 7, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Jeremy Gray selected to join NewDEAL National Network The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials. John H. GlennMay 6, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021
Education Average ACT scores for 2020 Alabama graduates at 5-year low According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline. John H. GlennApril 30, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Governor Alabama governor signs ban on transgender athletes in public school sports Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. John H. GlennApril 24, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor issues 15,000 pardons for marijuana possession The pardons affect those with a single closed unlawful possession case in Birmingham Municipal Court over the last 30 years. John H. GlennApril 22, 2021
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
Local news Birmingham mayor announces new police Civilian Review Board Birmingham joins Hunstville, Mobile and Madison in adopting similar civilian review or advisory boards. John H. GlennApril 19, 2021