Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance Phillips3 days ago
Health William F. Green State Veterans Home earns 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process. StaffJune 5, 2024
State Alabama executes Jamie Ray Mills after series of failed appeals Despite the opportunity to review disturbing new evidence, Alabama proceeded with the execution. StaffMay 31, 2024
State Brothers from Smiths Station win ALBBAA’s 2024 Big Gobbler Photo Contest As the winner of this year’s contest, the Warricks will receive a Black Belt Strutter turkey call package. StaffMay 31, 2024
Education Alabama schools will receive over $16 million from the EPA to purchase clean buses Federal funding for electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Program was approved by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Education Troy University partnership with Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women receives $10K grant The grant will go toward supporting a gardening and art program. StaffMay 30, 2024
State Pardons and Paroles Bureau commends 33 resilient Tuscaloosa DRC graduates A group of 33 resilient individuals graduated from the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center. StaffMay 30, 2024
State Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2024
Education State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway 29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. StaffMay 29, 2024
State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024