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
Governor Ivey announces intent to pass school voucher legislation in next session Similar legislation has stalled thus far in the Legislature, but it has remained a priority of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesJuly 24, 2023
State Local agencies receive $1.29 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes. StaffJuly 24, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Public safety ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Education Stillman seniors named to prestigious White House Initiative Over the course of an academic school year, HBCU Scholars will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. StaffJuly 21, 2023
State AG letter: ADOC attorney lied, has failed to correct the record In a letter, an AG's office official accused an ADOC attorney of misrepresenting the AG's position on a settlement with the DOJ. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2023
Environment Report: Feds massively underestimating cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemicals Decatur is one of the communities heavily impacted by the pollution of PFAS chemicals in its water supply. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt secures critical funding increase to support at-risk children The increase would raise the total funding for Child Advocacy Center programs from $41 million to $50 million. StaffJuly 20, 2023
Education Hardware Park teaches students medical engineering One passion project aims to design an appealing IV pole for home healthcare. Samuel StettheimerJuly 20, 2023