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
Courts Alabama Supreme Court creates Commission on Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
State Drive Electric Earth Day EVent showcases benefits of electric vehicles Visitors spent Saturday talking to EV owners, the best source of information for cost, range, charging time and other factors. StaffMay 24, 2021
Infrastructure Port of Mobile deepening, widening to be completed by 2025 By the year 2025, there will be a deeper and wider Mobile Ship Channel and an improved lower harbor turning basin. StaffMay 21, 2021
Education Four new Community College System trustees sworn in, new board leadership selected The board selected Milton Davis as chairman, replacing outgoing board member Al Thompson, who served as chair since 2015. StaffMay 20, 2021
Governor Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021? Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far. StaffMay 19, 2021