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
News Energy Institute of Alabama to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day Lineworkers often put themselves in harm's way to restore critical power, often in dangerous weather conditions. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
State Alabama DHR announces new round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for a bonus of $3,000 for full-time employees. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Governor Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign "We want to keep good paying jobs and continue to grow the American auto manufacturing sector here," the governors said. StaffApril 17, 2024
Prisons Advocate’s incarcerated husband stabbed The husband of an incarcerated advocate was stabbed in an Alabama Department of Corrections facility. Patrick DarringtonApril 16, 2024
State Alabama’s gambling problem: Barrels of money and no regulation The piles of money hauled in from illegal gambling in Alabama are unbelievable. Josh MoonApril 16, 2024
State PARCA Report: Alabama no longer lowest in tax collections For years, Alabama held the record for the lowest tax collections per capita in the U.S. Bill BrittApril 16, 2024
State Gulf State Park unveils new cabins at Lake Shelby The event marked the end of a major renovation project after Hurricane Sally severely damaged the cabins in 2020. StaffApril 16, 2024
Courts New legal filing seeks to remove Cannabis Commission from licensing process The filing by Alabama Always asks a Montgomery County judge to appoint a special master to determine applicant compliance. Josh MoonApril 15, 2024
Education Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content” The school system has completely blocked access to SORA for students while it conducts an internal review. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2024
Health Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association Amanda Williams was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffApril 15, 2024