State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Education Rehabilitation services, community colleges streamline access to job credentials They are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. StaffFebruary 22, 2024
National National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Elections Absentee voting deadlines approach for March 5 primary County absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Feb. 27. StaffFebruary 21, 2024
State Alabama ABLE Savings Plan celebrates 7 years of serving those with disabilities These accounts enable people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities and their families to save. StaffFebruary 21, 2024
Elections BCA endorses Jeana Ross in upcoming special election for House District 27 Ross previously served as the secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. StaffFebruary 21, 2024
Elections SPLC to host voting summit in Mobile on Wednesday The goal of the event is to increase voter education particularly for younger voters and attempt to mobilize voters. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 20, 2024
Courts AMCC sued for dodging full discovery answers, evading deposition responsibilities The heart of the controversy pivots on the commission's alleged misuse of privilege to evade discovery and deposition requests. Bill BrittFebruary 20, 2024
State 67 parole, 30 pardon hearings scheduled for the week There have been 21 paroles granted this month surpassing the total of 16 for February of 2023. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 19, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, cites the Bible in opinion The opinion from the ALSC cited the Bible and could end the practice of IVF in the state. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2024
Courts Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024