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 Wooten3 days ago
Courts Judge holds final hearing before Cannabis Commission restarts licensing process The commission confirmed it still plans to award licenses Thursday, setting up a new phase in the litigation proceedings. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2023
Elections ALGOP passes resolution regarding presidential primary delegation process for 2024 Former President Donald Trump is looking well-positioned to win Alabama’s delegates for the third primary in a row. Patrick DarringtonAugust 8, 2023
Congress Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect access to home health This bipartisan legislation would prevent proposed cuts to home health payment rates from taking effect. StaffAugust 8, 2023
Local news Brawl erupts in Montgomery after white boaters attack Black city worker The melee, captured in dozens of videos posted to social media, turned into a national story Sunday. Josh MoonAugust 7, 2023
Elections ALGOP creates standing rule to block AEA funding in school board races The rule would prohibit GOP candidates in school board races from taking campaign donations from the Alabama Education Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated individual says he is being retaliated against for his activism Jemison has routinely posted videos on social media attempting to illuminate the horrid conditions and maltreatment in Alabama prisons. Patrick DarringtonAugust 7, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Tuberville’s military blockade creating dangerous situation at home and in Persian Gulf Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote in a memo that Tuberville's "unprecedented, across-the-board hold is having a cascading effect." Patrick DarringtonAugust 7, 2023
Party politics ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Education Troy University earns “gold” for its support of military students Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and their responses to a proprietary survey. StaffAugust 7, 2023
Party politics Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor." Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2023