State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob Holmes18 hours ago
Education Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
State PARCA: Alabama second-lowest in state, local tax collection per capita Meanwhile, the state had among the highest sales tax in the U.S. John H. GlennDecember 12, 2022
State Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2022
Prisons Elderly incarcerated man confirmed dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility Eddie Robertson Jr, a 71-year-old incarcerated man in the Jefferson County facility, was pronounced dead on Tuesday. John H. GlennDecember 8, 2022
Party politics Brooks confirms “MAGA Mo” was a major fraud Speaking to University of Alabama college Republicans, Brooks focused his anger on Trump but spared no one from his ire. Bill BrittDecember 7, 2022
Prisons Three incarcerated men die in Alabama prisons in a week Including the most recent deaths, at least 13 incarcerated men have died in prison facilities over the past two weeks. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
State Ivey announces new Shelby County DA, Bibb County coroner Ivey announced the appointments of Matt Casey as the 18th Judicial Circuit district attorney and Patrick Turner as Bibb County coroner. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks Seventh Annual Eagle Awards Alabama State Parks will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Alabama Farmers Federation honors Justice Bolin for steadfast service The Cultivator Award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Farmers Federation honors longtime leader Wysner for service to agriculture The Service To Agriculture Award is the organization’s highest honor. StaffDecember 6, 2022