Education Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Health Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye Johnson comes to UAB from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. StaffOctober 1, 2024
Education Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed The two are titans of education working hand in hand across continents to broaden the understanding of Vietnamese and American students. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2024
Public safety FBI’s 2023 hate crime report shows surge targeting Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities Alabama, too, is caught in the undertow of this national trend. Bill BrittSeptember 30, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards grants for seven local airports Each airport is contributing local matching funds to complement the FAA and state grants. StaffSeptember 30, 2024
State Gov. Ivey announces retirement of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington Her former cabinet member, Marty Redden, will lead the department as it transitions to the Department of Workforce. StaffSeptember 30, 2024
State Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 27, 2024
Education Confederate curriculum: Could CHOOSE Act fund fringe coursework? Under the CHOOSE Act, homeschooling parents can receive up to $2,000 in reimbursements per child. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2024
Health Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis Financial challenges have plagued the hospital since it lost COVID-related federal aid in 2022. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Infrastructure Officials celebrate $22 million in funding to overhaul Ardmore sewer system Leaders from the various state, federal and local agencies took part in a check ceremony. StaffSeptember 26, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey clarifies: no plans to deploy National Guard in Birmingham State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said Monday that Birmingham is “one step away from having to call in the National Guard.” Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2024