Education Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
Health VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Education Shifts in public school enrollment seen in 2023-2024 fall attendance data Alabama’s public school enrollment is down slightly for the 2023-2024 school year. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2024
Education Stillman College to benefit from $100M grant in UNCF’s historic funding effort This significant financial boost comes as part of an ambitious $1 billion capital campaign. StaffJanuary 12, 2024
State Alabama politicos react to Nick Saban retiring News of Saban's retirement elicited reactions from many Alabamians including lawmakers and other public figures. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 11, 2024
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Education Board approves new president for Coastal Alabama Community College Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1. StaffJanuary 11, 2024
Education Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2024
Infrastructure Port of Mobile emerges as second fastest-growing U.S. port Despite being the 42nd largest port in the U.S. by volume, the Port of Mobile exhibited a remarkable 121.84 percent growth. Bill BrittJanuary 8, 2024
State Auburn graduate wins top prize at WEWA’s Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition Knox, a 2021 graduate of Auburn University, created the artwork specifically for the competition in Wetumpka. StaffJanuary 8, 2024
Education Autauga-Prattville Library Board installs new officers The board also chose applicants to recommend for the remaining vacant positions, but did not release those names. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2024