State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell joins Congressional Delegation to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Rep. Terri Sewell honored Capt. Malcolm A. Smith, a Birmingham native, on the House Floor on Tuesday. StaffJune 6, 2024
Governor Governor commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day with video message Gov. Kay Ivey paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 6, 1944. StaffJune 6, 2024
News Inside Alabama’s library war: Clean Up Alabama’s political ties and Read Freely’s roots Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2024
State Insights from Alabama survey exemplify necessity to amplify Black voices Black Southern Women's Collaborative surveyed Black voters in Alabama, placing emphasis on community empowerment for change. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt criticizes Right to Contraception Act, pushes own legislation Senator Britt accused Democrats of a “Summer of Scare Tactics” for holding a vote on the Right to Contraception Act. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
State Record number of hate groups were active in 2023: SPLC report The latest SPLC annual report identified 20 hate and antigovernment extremist groups active in Alabama and hundreds of hateful incidents. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
Health William F. Green State Veterans Home earns 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process. StaffJune 5, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2024
Elections Report: Vast majority of school choice vouchers go to religious schools A national study of school choice voucher programs suggests the likely results of Alabama’s recently passed CHOOSE Act. Chance PhillipsJune 4, 2024
News LGBTQ Pride Month: Celebrating joy and challenging injustice Notable LGBTQ figures from Alabama include Truman Capote, Ma Rainey, Jim Nabors, Nell Carter, and Brittany Howard. Bill BrittJune 4, 2024