Local news Prosper awards funding to fuel efforts supporting Black-owned businesses Magic City Match will provide Black-owned businesses in Birmingham with help acquiring or maintaining their brick-and-mortar locations. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Local news Shipt announces launch of Magic City Mentorship Program with The Birmingham Promise Through this program, Shipt aims to help prepare students for future successful careers, while bringing awareness to high demand job opportunities. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations The bill should expand current requirements and close existing loopholes in insurance regulations. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Local news Montevallo shows off new electric vehicle charging station Montevallo now has a public EV charging station available in the heart of its downtown business district. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Elections LPAC endorses Sylvia Swayne for HD55 Former Rep. Patricia Todd, Alabama’s first openly LGBTQ legislator, joined LPAC in the endorsement. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
State Drive Electric Alabama hosting four showcases to celebrate National Drive Electric Week A selection of EVs will be on display at all of the events, which are free and open to the public. StaffSeptember 14, 2023
Local news Alabama Big 10 Mayors announce city life photo competition winners In total, there were 197 photos submitted, and the overall winner received more than 1,900 votes. StaffSeptember 14, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Elections Commissioner Rick Pate endorses Justice Sarah Stewart for chief justice She has served as an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court since she was elected as a Republican in 2018. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Education Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. StaffSeptember 13, 2023