State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Education Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam. Josh MoonApril 12, 2021
State Union organizers vow to “not be oppressed by billion-dollar industries anymore” Organizers said they "have set the tone that the labor movement is alive right now, that Black Lives Matter is alive right now." Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Education Alabama Workforce Council praises rule mandating student action on financial aid Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year. Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Health Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
State Early tally says Amazon workers in Bessemer vote against joining union The company won enough votes by a wide margin. The union said it would file an objection with the NLRB. Micah DanneyApril 9, 2021
State Unclear if “internal review” of Alabama AG’s nonprofit’s role in deadly riot completed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said months ago he'd conduct an internal review of the nonprofit he leads. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
State Orange Beach awarded federal aid to boost tourism after pandemic slowdown The federal aid will pay for planning and marketing to bolster tourism along the coast. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
State Three new board members elected to The Children First board of directors Ted Hosp, David Dennis and Michael Smith were selected to join the Children First board of directors. StaffApril 9, 2021
State Alabama Association of Nonprofits names executive director The board of directors of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits named Danielle A. Dunbar as the association’s executive director. StaffApril 9, 2021
State Jefferson State, industry partners launch heavy equipment program The program assists students ages 18 and older in obtaining nationally recognized certifications for Heavy Equipment Operators. StaffApril 9, 2021