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 Wooten23 hours ago
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt co-sponsors bill to crack down on trade cheats, support American manufacturers The bill takes aim at companies that dump foreign-made goods into the United States. StaffMay 9, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey signs order to establish the Alabama Resilience Council The council aims to help communities withstand events that result in harmful societal impacts. StaffMay 8, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court Bryan was first elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2012 and has served two full terms. StaffMay 7, 2023
News Body cam footage shows police dog biting unarmed Black man “The video is clear,” a civil rights attorney said. “These men aren’t protecting the public or enforcing the law. They’re attacking an unarmed Black... Patrick DarringtonMay 6, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt targets fentanyl trafficking during Homeland Security subcommittee hearing Britt led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations and related drug and human trafficking. StaffMay 5, 2023