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 Holmes3 days ago
Education Board approves new president for Coastal Alabama Community College Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1. StaffJanuary 11, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz Tuscaloosa workers announce unionization drive with UAW At the Tuscaloosa plant, workers build the Mercedes GLE, the GLE Coupé, GLS model series, and the all-electric EQE and EQS SUVs. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Republican Bryan Brinyark wins House District 16 special election Unofficial election night results recorded Brinyark receiving 83 percent of votes. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Rep. Wes Kitchens wins race for state Senate District 9 Wes Kitchens garnered just enough votes to win the Republican primary without a runoff. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2024
Courts A conspiracy with medical cannabis licenses? Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama's medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy. Josh MoonJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Pre-filed bill would let local governments boot library board members This is the first bill filed in apparent response to the ongoing debate over libraries, but could just be the beginning. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Farmers Federation endorses Caroleene Dobson in CD2 Federation President Jimmy Parnell pointed to Dobson’s agricultural background and conservative values. StaffJanuary 10, 2024
Economy Poll: Inflation returns as top problem on Main Street Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Farmers Federation makes State Board of Education endorsements Federation President Jimmy Parnell said electing strong leaders to the State Board of Education is vital to Alabama’s future. StaffJanuary 10, 2024
Elections District 2 poll offers insight into voters’ attitudes, progressive concerns A poll last month showed that more than 80 percent of 450 likely voters cared if a candidate lived in the district. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 9, 2024