Local news Prattville Library Board formally denies violating Open Meetings Act The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2024
Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
Legislature House passes package to increase workforce participation The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
State State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment Employees who retired before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $11B education budget package The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
News Energy Institute of Alabama to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day Lineworkers often put themselves in harm's way to restore critical power, often in dangerous weather conditions. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
State Alabama DHR announces new round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for a bonus of $3,000 for full-time employees. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Education Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content” The school system has completely blocked access to SORA for students while it conducts an internal review. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2024