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
Education Governor announces 34 new early learning classrooms With the addition of 34 new classrooms, more than 3,600 students will be participating in the Pre-K through 3rd-grade program. StaffMarch 24, 2021
State Black Belt Big Gobbler Photo Contest returns for 2021 The contest, conducted online, will begin on opening day and close on Sunday, May 2. StaffMarch 23, 2021
Infrastructure Mobile-area leaders, ALDOT announce new plans for Mobile Bay I-10 bridge The new proposal does not include tolls on existing routes or tolls on passenger cars or trucks. StaffMarch 22, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021