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
Elections A Democratic flip: Lands wins HD10 race in landslide Marilyn Lands' decisive victory has been hailed by Democrats nationally as a sign of things to come. Josh MoonMarch 27, 2024
Education Birmingham-Southern College to close its doors on May 31 after financial struggles BSC has been a cornerstone in Birmingham for over 100 years, contributing significantly to the local economy. Bill BrittMarch 27, 2024
Elections Secretary of State reminds Alabamians to register to vote before runoffs The deadline to register to vote before the April 16 runoff is Monday, April 1. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities Companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell laments closure of Birmingham-Southern College “This is a great loss not only for the Birmingham community but for the entire state of Alabama," she said. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues call for investigation into Oct. 7 sexual violence The senators also urged the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable. StaffMarch 27, 2024
State Governor awards grants to assist victims of abuse across Alabama The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Education Discovering leadership and global insights: A student’s Gandhi-King journey Zharia Lankford, a student at Stillman College, embarked on a life-changing journey last summer. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Economy Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting Since the initial announcement seeking to join the UAW, workers have stated that Mercedes-Benz has begun retaliating against them for being pro-union. Patrick DarringtonMarch 26, 2024
Elections House District 10 election: Reproductive rights take center stage The outcome of the special election will undoubtedly resonate beyond the borders of District 10. Bill BrittMarch 26, 2024