Education Acting president appointed at Trenholm State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as acting president of Trenholm State Community College. StaffMay 12, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services. StaffMay 10, 2021
Elections State Rep. Wes Allen announces run for secretary of state State Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, announced Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination. StaffMay 7, 2021
Legislature Alabama Rural Broadband Coalition applauds passage of Connect Alabama Act Currently, Alabama is ranked 47th in terms of broadband connectivity. StaffMay 7, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers. StaffMay 7, 2021
Health Five steps to lower your risk of eye disease The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing valuable information about how to take care of your vision. StaffMay 6, 2021
Legislature Legislature declares Dauphin Island Sea Lab the “official aquarium of Alabama” The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species. StaffMay 6, 2021
Governor Consumer Energy Alliance applauds governor, Legislature for protecting affordable energy Consumer Energy Alliance applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing HB446. StaffMay 5, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 recovery grants to four Alabama cities Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million to help four cities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. StaffMay 5, 2021
Municipal elections Municipal candidates filing campaign finance documents with Secretary of State Previously, candidates for municipal office filed with their probate judge. StaffMay 4, 2021