Elections Samantha Copelan announces bid for Lee County District Court The Republican primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2024. StaffJune 14, 2023
Congress Sewell sponsors bill to ensure timely access to oral prescription drugs The bipartisan legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame. StaffJune 14, 2023
Economy Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem. StaffJune 14, 2023
Education Governor signs HB342, expanding alternative certification pathways for teachers The legislation aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Alabama. StaffJune 13, 2023
Municipal elections Adam Enfinger launches campaign for Dale County Commission chairman Enfinger previously served on the Newton City Council before his election to the Dale County Commission. StaffJune 13, 2023
Governor Local agencies receive $8.5 million in grants to weatherize homes The agencies will assist low-income and elderly residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Governor signs House Bill 77 to lower sales tax burden HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments. StaffJune 12, 2023
State Alabama colleges participate in multi-state active shooter training The series of active shooter mass casualty training exercises were held at Jefferson State Community College. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Economy Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent. StaffJune 9, 2023