State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire Wooten19 hours ago
Education Alabama first class Pre-K ranked as nation’s highest quality program for 15th year Alabama leads the nation in ensuring quality while expanding program access. StaffApril 20, 2021
Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA’s Mars helicopter takes first flight NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity flew on the Red Planet for the first time on Monday. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Environment More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters. StaffApril 16, 2021
State Lamar Higgins has died Higgins served on the Troy University Board of Trustees for 25 years and was a partner at Fine Geddie & Associates for 26 years. Brandon MoseleyApril 16, 2021
State Ainsworth welcomes National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting The meeting convenes lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country. StaffApril 15, 2021