Congress U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care. Bill Britt10 hours ago
Education AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Health New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, StaffNovember 19, 2024
State Wind Creek Hospitality acquires Birmingham Racecourse The acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse by the Poarch Creeks gives the tribe another top-tier gaming property in a growing portfolio. Josh MoonNovember 18, 2024
State Immigrant coalition reacts to Trump immigration policy Trump has promised to declare immigrants as enemy invaders to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2024
State ABC Board unanimously approves new training for serving alcohol The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts. Mary Claire WootenNovember 15, 2024
Infrastructure Sen. Britt leads Alabama delegation, urges Army Corps to address lock failures Alabama’s Congressional members noted that lock failures this year have disrupted business operations. StaffNovember 15, 2024
Education Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs The new degree options include a Ph.D. in criminology and a Master of Business Administration in data analytics. StaffNovember 15, 2024
Public safety Birmingham community leaders talk gun violence solutions The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2024
Prisons ADOC unveils Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in prison reform effort Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet. Bill BrittNovember 14, 2024
State Alabama chief justice-elect advocates for more programs to reduce recidivism Alabama Chief Justice-elect Stewart emphasized expanding courts and job programs at the Alabama Reentry meeting Tuesday. Mary Claire WootenNovember 13, 2024