State Lineman Appreciation Day honors Alabama’s selfless utility workers Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, formally established by the Legislature in 2014, is celebrated on the first Monday in June. StaffJune 7, 2021
State ADOL providing portal to allow unemployment claimants to upload documents The improved portal will allow claimants to upload identity and verification documents. StaffJune 7, 2021
Health Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state. StaffJune 7, 2021
Elections Katie Boyd Britt resigns from BCA: A precursor to Senate bid? “One of my greatest prides at BCA has been bringing the previously forgotten back into the fold our small businesses on Main Street, and... StaffJune 1, 2021
State Treasurer’s Office to host annual College Savings Giveaway All entries must be submitted by July 16, 2021. StaffMay 31, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties. StaffMay 28, 2021
Infrastructure Trucking Association files comments on proposed I-10 truck-only toll bridge The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project. StaffMay 27, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise announces $7 million in corporate gifts The gifts include the largest private donation to Birmingham Promise to date. StaffMay 26, 2021
Education Alabama PACT board approves 10 percent increase for tuition, fees The board approved a 10 percent increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees. StaffMay 26, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021