Governor Governor awards grants to reduce distracted driving The grants will also assist with child safety seat purchases and installation. StaffSeptember 21, 2023
Congress Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement would protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
State Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Elections National Voter Registration Day focuses voter education efforts in Newbern It will include voter registration, voter ID distribution, voter status verification, and more. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Economy Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts, StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Education Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change The change will allow the university to offer additional doctoral degrees, a move that paves the way for its continued maturation. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
State DeSantis campaign names Terry Lathan chairman of Alabama effort Lathan is the former chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
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