Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten20 hours ago
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
Economy Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Elections HD10 special election set, candidates start to emerge The primary elections for the seat will be held on Dec. 12, with the general election to follow on March 26. Josh MoonSeptember 12, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023
State Alabama fans spew racist comments, homophobic slurs at Texas players An Alabama fan can be heard calling Black Texas players a homophobic slur and telling them to go back to the “projects.” Patrick DarringtonSeptember 12, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act Britt recently joined New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in reintroducing the bill. StaffSeptember 12, 2023
Elections BCA endorses Travis Hendrix in upcoming House District 55 special election The Alabama House District 55 special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26. StaffSeptember 12, 2023
Elections ALGOP announces candidate qualifying dates for 2024 election Qualifying will close on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at 5 p.m. StaffSeptember 12, 2023