Elections Secretary of State, Montgomery probate judge announce voter registration kiosk pilot These kiosks will link directly to AlabamaVotes.gov, allowing interested voters to register easily and quickly with the state. StaffApril 7, 2021
State ADAI announces $14.9 million relief fund for farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael In 2018, Alabama’s Wiregrass experienced substantial losses due to agriculture damage caused by Hurricane Michael. StaffApril 6, 2021
Infrastructure Majority say solving coastal region congestion important to economic development Nearly 86 percent of those surveyed rate traffic congestion on the Bayway and through the Wallace Tunnel as bad or very bad during peak... StaffApril 5, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians. StaffApril 2, 2021
Economy BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama. StaffApril 2, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant for certification program at Bevill State Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College. StaffApril 2, 2021
News FAA grants Alabama $11.2 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades A total of 21 grants were awarded to local airports in Alabama, amounting to $11,208,330. StaffApril 1, 2021
Health Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus. StaffApril 1, 2021
Education Alabama Robotics Technology Park announces virtual reality classes This new offering allows a client’s employees to take some of the most popular modules from AIDT’s partnership with TransfrVR. StaffMarch 31, 2021
State Independent analysis: Statewide ash pond closure plans “comprehensive and robust” The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites. StaffMarch 30, 2021