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 Wooten3 days ago
Courts Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities. Bill BrittJune 5, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
State Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2023
State Ivey signs bill making Yellowhammer Cookie official state cookie The bill came about after students at Trinity Presbyterian School realized the state had no official state cookie. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Education Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor. StaffJune 5, 2023
Education State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions. StaffJune 2, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
State Drivers spot messaging from hate group on I-65 highway signs Drivers reported seeing a digital road sign displaying messaging from the white supremacist organization Patriot Front. Patrick DarringtonMay 30, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023