Elections Sen. Tommy Tuberville endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, has endorsed the lieutenant governor’s 2022 re-election bid. StaffJune 17, 2021
State Best Black Belt Dog Photo Contest returns This year, the contest is open to all dogs who are out on an adventure. StaffJune 16, 2021
Infrastructure Governor announces local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama There were 13 projects selected. Of those, 12 cities and counties contributed a total of $2 million in local matching funds. StaffJune 15, 2021
State American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State announces elected officials Over 400 young women attended. Girls State continues to be the primary youth leadership program for young women in Alabama. StaffJune 15, 2021
Infrastructure Tombigbee Communications, Alabama Power expand broadband to Fayette County High-speed internet services are expected to be available to Fayette County residents and businesses in spring of 2022. StaffJune 15, 2021
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Gov. Kay Ivey for reelection Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey for re-election. StaffJune 15, 2021
Local news Montgomery festival to feature Native American arts and culture This is an initiative to increase inclusivity and bring awareness regarding the diversity of communities that exist in Montgomery. StaffJune 14, 2021
Education Increases in funding for scholarship, grants for students One of those is the need-based Alabama Student Assistance Program. It received a 23.39 percent increase from last year. StaffJune 14, 2021
State Gov. Ivey: Alabama claims Gold Shovel Award for 2020 economic development This is the second Golden Shovel Award that Alabama has won during Ivey’s tenure. StaffJune 11, 2021
State Governor awards nearly $1.3 million for broadband Governor Kay Ivey has awarded almost $1.3 million to expand broadband services in two regions of the state. StaffJune 11, 2021