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 Holmes14 hours ago
State Republican stalwart J. Elbert Peters dies at 90 years old Peters was chairman of the Alabama Republican Party during the 1990s, a period of transformative change and growth. StaffDecember 29, 2023
Public safety ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Prisons ADOC incarcerated deaths, water shortage problems As another year comes to a close, the deaths of incarcerated people continue. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
State Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist” Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added. Jacob HolmesDecember 27, 2023
Education Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors. Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2023
State FFRF objects to church proselytizing for snacks in Etowah schools The Southside Wrestling Team is asking churches to donate snacks and water in exchange for allowing the churches to “pour into” students. Patrick DarringtonDecember 26, 2023
Environment Alabama State Parks to host 11 First Day Hikes to celebrate 2024 It's part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year and the great outdoors. StaffDecember 26, 2023
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. departments of Justice and Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 21, 2023
State Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023