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 Wooten2 days ago
Environment Fantastic Fall foliage available at Alabama State Parks The peak fall foliage season first arrives in Northeast Alabama before moving south and westward. StaffOctober 5, 2023
Party politics DNC hearing officer finds 2023 ADP bylaws should be invalidated A hearing will be held before the DNC Rules Committee on Oct. 6 to determine whether to invalidate the bylaws. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2023
Prisons Correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated person The officer was able to escape as assistance came but was flown out of the facility to have his wounds treated. Patrick DarringtonOctober 4, 2023
Education Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books Out of the 70 children’s titles challenged, only three did not include LGBTQ subject headings. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2023
Prisons Another week, more incidents in Alabama prisons Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities. Patrick DarringtonOctober 2, 2023
Education Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month There are 14 historically black institutions in Alabama, giving the state the highest number in the country. Patrick DarringtonOctober 2, 2023
State Governor appoints C. Lynn Hammond as DA for Calhoun, Cleburne counties Hammond has served as an assistant district attorney in the office she now holds since 1994. StaffOctober 2, 2023
State Drive Electric Alabama caps Drive Electric Week with showcases in Birmingham, Huntsville Drive Electric Alabama sponsored four EV showcases in the last eight days to commemorate National Drive Electric Week. StaffOctober 2, 2023
State I-22 in Jefferson County named “Congressman Spencer Bachus Highway” The interstate opened to drivers in 2015 and is one of the most significant road projects in Alabama history. StaffSeptember 29, 2023
Infrastructure Governor announces more local road projects funded by Rebuild Alabama With this round, more than $141 million in state transportation funding has been awarded through the local grant programs. StaffSeptember 29, 2023