Governor Gov. Ivey finalizes state’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express With the end of tolling, all routes to Alabama’s beaches will be toll-free. StaffMay 23, 2024
State Troy University researcher leads development of lung surfactant for premature babies Lung surfactants help premature babies breathe while their lung cells finish developing. StaffMay 23, 2024
Congress $7.8 million in funding from Infrastructure Law to clean Brownfield sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMay 22, 2024
Legislature Rep. Fidler announces town hall meetings On May 30, Fidler will host a town hall where she will give a review of the 2024 legislative session. StaffMay 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition Madison Barrentine, a 12th grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Pratt City Cemetery." StaffMay 22, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey invites Alabama students to join for her Summer Reading Challenge The challenge encourages children to include reading in their summer activities. StaffMay 22, 2024
State Oak Mountain State Park shows off “first-class” campground Oak Mountain’s campground, one of the park’s top attractions, has gone through a complete teardown and rebuild. StaffMay 22, 2024
Education Alabama school district faces controversy over alleged religious assembly Parents reported that a seminar turned into a Christian proselytizing session. StaffMay 21, 2024
Education Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning. StaffMay 21, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $145,200 for roadway, rail safety in York The funding will be used for a demonstration program to improve roadway and rail safety. StaffMay 21, 2024