State Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families. Staff19 hours ago
Infrastructure Ribbon cut on Selma Landing renovation The Selma Landing has recently been inoperable. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Prisons Alabama organization receives $1.5 million to help inmates re-enter society The Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment was awarded a $1.5 million Pathway Home grant to help reduce recidivism. Chance PhillipsJuly 9, 2024
Prisons DOJ reaffirms duty of prison officials to protect incarcerated individuals from harm The plaintiffs in Duke v. Hamm allege that prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual assault are rampant. StaffJuly 9, 2024
Education Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached The breached data potentially includes personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. StaffJuly 5, 2024
State Alabama GOP chair says thinking of America as a democracy “leads to socialism” Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT disperses grant funds to municipal airports Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope Mary Claire WootenJuly 3, 2024
State Alabama Big 10 Mayors launch second city life photo competition Participants can submit entries until Sept. 2, with voting to conclude on Sept. 8. StaffJuly 3, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey awards 14 grants for EV charging near interstates Alabama will receive $79 million over the next five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and vocational training in the field. Mary Claire WootenJuly 2, 2024
Education Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board Stillman College announced Joe Hampton as the new chair of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1. StaffJuly 2, 2024
State Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition executive director retires Mark Bentley has served as the non-profit organization’s executive director since 2006. StaffJuly 2, 2024