Education TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track Troy University launched an Accelerated MSN track, expanding access for those with non-nursing degrees to meet Alabama’s healthcare needs. Staff10 hours ago
State State laws take effect as 2024 begins Several new laws went into effect Monday, including one that ended the state's tax on overtime pay. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2024
Economy Report: Alabama’s housing market is poised to rebound in 2024 Positive indicators, such as steadily declining interest and inflation rates, offer strong hope for a rebound in the coming year. StaffJanuary 2, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.1 percent Alabama’s November unemployment rate was 2.4 percent, up slightly from 2.3 percent in October. StaffJanuary 2, 2024
State Kim Kardashian: Toforest Johnson is an innocent man Despite evidence suggesting his innocence, Attorney General Steve Marshall continues to argue in court to deny Johnson’s petition for a new trial. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 1, 2024
Elections Numerous candidates disqualified on technical errors Republican candidates said they were targeted, but Democrats have been removed, too. Jacob HolmesJanuary 1, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated individual may have allegedly been beaten to death by officers ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating McCloud’s death. Patrick DarringtonDecember 29, 2023
State Judge allows cannabis licensing to move forward This is the third round of license awards by the AMCC, but the first time the issuance was not stayed by the court. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2023
State Court grants temporary restraining order on cannabis dispensary licenses The ruling effectively puts a hold on the issuance of licenses in the dispensary category. Bill BrittDecember 29, 2023
Education What the WSJ missed: Amid rising costs, Auburn balanced growth, excellence The fact is Auburn has bettered itself by investing in itself. Bill BrittDecember 29, 2023
Education APLS “blacklist” has just one book so far The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama." Jacob HolmesDecember 29, 2023