Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance Phillips2 days ago
State 2023 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners announced in Birmingham Some 46 finalists were celebrated for their impact throughout the state and local communities. StaffNovember 30, 2023
State County commissioners convene in Auburn to set legislative priorities The commissioners heard from a variety of speakers Wednesday on what to expect in the coming legislative session. Jacob HolmesNovember 30, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated death, and two ADOC staff arrested for drug possession Two ADOC staff members at Staton and Elmore Correctional Facility face charges for contraband. Patrick DarringtonNovember 29, 2023
Education Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2023
Prisons Family: ADOC officer died from an asthma attack induced by inhaling mace It has been over two weeks since the officer's death and ADOC still has not contacted the officer's mother about her death. Patrick DarringtonNovember 28, 2023
Health Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
News Family was denied seeing incarcerated loved one who had brain surgery “Something with that policy needs to change, and it needs to change now,” Crafton said. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
State Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed. Patrick DarringtonNovember 22, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Health Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023