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
Infrastructure ALDOT announces state grants for two municipal airports ALDOT has awarded more than $300,000 in state funding to two municipal airports. StaffMay 27, 2024
Courts Trial on gender-affirming care ban likely delayed to October The judge also lifted a deadline to produce a document, after previously requiring attorney to hand it over or face potential jailing. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2024
Congress Proposed 2024 Farm Bill would cut SNAP benefits by nearly $30 billion Almost 750,000 people in Alabama receive SNAP benefits and could be affected by the proposed cuts. Chance PhillipsMay 24, 2024
Education Biden Administration relieves more student loan debt The Biden Administration relieved an additional $7.7 billion in student debts, assisting 160,000 borrowers across the country. Mary Claire WootenMay 24, 2024
Economy Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development. StaffMay 24, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell lands wins for Alabama in National Defense Authorization Act It passed out of the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday. StaffMay 24, 2024
News Coca~Cola United to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility The expansion is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. StaffMay 24, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville continues attacking Social Security funding model Tuberville says most people won’t receive Social Security benefits, alleging the government has wasted the money. Chance PhillipsMay 23, 2024
State PARCA: Huntsville grows as Birmingham and Montgomery fall behind Birmingham reclaims its spot from Montgomery as the second most populous city in the state of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenMay 23, 2024