Health Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
Local news Three more Prattville library board members resign Three longstanding members of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board abruptly quit Monday. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
Legislature Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products If passed in its drafted form, the items would become exempt from sales and use tax in October 2024. Jacob HolmesNovember 27, 2023
News Ozark council rejects measure that could have stymied public comments Recently, some citizens have publicly criticized the mayor for his actions regarding the Ozark-Dale County Public Library Board and his social media interactions with... Jacob HolmesNovember 24, 2023
Economy Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday” Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 23, 2023
Local news Prattville library board appointment sparks controversy Councilman Tony Moore has spoken out against the library board for refusing to move some of the books challenged by Clean Up Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Governor Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget Virginia Doyle questioned threats to rip funding away from the state agency over matters she said the board has no authority to address. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Health Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Economy New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama A new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023