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 Wooten18 hours ago
Infrastructure ADEM provides $5.8 million for Prichard water, sewer improvements From the funding, more than $4 million will be used to rehabilitate water tanks. StaffMarch 21, 2024
State Autauga, Prattville citizens speak out about library at government meetings Citizens on both sides of the debate spoke out Tuesday at meetings of the Autauga County Commission. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
State On right-wing radio, Prattville library chair shares new insights into recent events Chair Ray Boles took to the airwaves to malign former director Andrew Foster and APR reporter Jacob Holmes. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
Health ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama Should a new health insurance model be permitted to operate outside the established financial safeguards that protect consumers? Bill BrittMarch 19, 2024
State New report shows increase in workforce readiness for Alabama public school students 62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness. Patrick DarringtonMarch 18, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffMarch 18, 2024
State Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director “We will not stand for this," one library associate said. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards $54,596 to assist victims of sex trafficking Two grants totaling $54,596 went to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to victims. StaffMarch 15, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024
State Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville. Patrick DarringtonMarch 12, 2024