Education Opinion | The CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat The CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s education savings account program, is putting Alabama parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s education. Kay Ivey16 hours ago
Public safety Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
State Former Attorney General Jimmy Evans has died Evans served as attorney general from 1991 to 1995. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021
Corruption Lanett mayor arrested, faces felony charges of using office for personal gain If convicted, McCoy faces up to 20 years in prison, a $30,000 fine for each count and removal from office. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 16, 2021
State Hazardous road conditions throughout much of Alabama Forecasts indicate that hazardous conditions will continue to be a major travel concern through late morning Wednesday. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 16, 2021
Education UAB acquires new collections for African American studies and history School officials anticipated that many of the newly acquired resources will be used in the new core curriculum. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2021
Health Winter weather closes some vaccination sites, county health departments Vaccination clinics are to be rescheduled, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2021
Health Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 13, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Education Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Infrastructure Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer. StaffFebruary 10, 2021