Legislature Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE, ACCS to provide educators grants to get Creative Commons Certificate training The training is meant to teach individuals about Creative Commons licensing and how to create and share their work openly. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2021
Local news Birmingham’s historic A.G. Gaston Motel completes Phase 1 of restoration Phase 2 restoration is currently underway on the exterior of the 1968 wing and courtyard of the motel. John H. GlennMarch 11, 2021
Education Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2021
State Gov. Ivey, former Sen. Jones, Rep. Sewell and Rep. Aderholt address PARCA annual forum The five-part forum explained and examined issues and opportunities in providing access to broadband. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools advances through House committee The House Committee for Education Policy gave the bill a favorable report. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Municipal elections Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell announces mayoral bid Bell took jabs at incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin and said the city needs "an experienced hand to get us back on track." John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham sports, entertainment office merges into Department of Innovation It's an effort to further enhance the city's efforts to attract more world-class sports and entertainment events. John H. GlennMarch 1, 2021
State SPLC announces $10 million in available grants to Deep South organizations The SPLC is providing $10 million in grants for outreach, voter mobilization and civic engagement John H. GlennMarch 1, 2021