Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten3 hours ago
Health Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies Reproductive healthcare advocacy organizations sound alarm about negative trends in Alabama healthcare, blaming recent restrictions on abortion and IVF. Chance PhillipsJune 17, 2024
Health Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care Sewell's visit to UAB comes during National Cancer Survivors Month. StaffJune 17, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2024
Health Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day Held twice each year, Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse and potential drug overdoses. StaffJune 12, 2024
State Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa A pride flag raised at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa was stolen and then returned by VA police. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2024
Education Program aims to reduce barriers for future Alabama correctional officers Registration is open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program. StaffJune 12, 2024
State Metze to lead Alabama Fiber Network AFN provides critical middle-mile connectivity to last-mile providers and community anchor institutions. StaffJune 12, 2024
State Southern Baptist leader says IVF embryos should be treated as persons under law The leader of the Southern Baptists Convention's seminary made it clear he sides with the Alabama Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2024
Education Child well-being in Alabama improves, relative to other states Alabama went from 45th to 39th in a national ranking of child well-being despite child poverty increasing significantly. Chance PhillipsJune 11, 2024