Education ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees. Wesley Walter23 hours ago
State Sewell celebrates Veterans Day in Greene and Pickens Counties Sewell announced $521,100 in funding to make critical infrastructure improvements to the Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home. StaffNovember 13, 2023
Health Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home This funding is part of the $42.8 million that she secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal government funding package for local projects. StaffNovember 10, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man brain dead after being tied up, abused inside ADOC facility Daniel Williams just turned 22 years old and was scheduled to be released in early November. Patrick DarringtonNovember 9, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission supports the West Alabama Highway The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. StaffNovember 9, 2023
State Southern Research receives $3M boost for biotech jobs, innovation in Alabama This funding is aimed at launching a biotech initiative to not only attract but also bolster existing startups in Alabama. StaffNovember 9, 2023
Education University of Alabama System announces new external affairs leadership At the helm, Charlie Taylor takes on the pivotal role of vice chancellor for external affairs. Bill BrittNovember 8, 2023
Prisons Several deaths reported at ADOC facilities in the past week Last week, several incarcerated individuals died at separate Alabama Department of Correction facilities. Patrick DarringtonNovember 7, 2023
Education Sewell, Aderholt urge state to issue loan to Birmingham-Southern State Treasurer Young Boozer denied the college’s loan application in October, citing the college as a “terrible credit risk.” Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
State Lt. Gov Ainsworth honored with AGA’s Spirit of Alabama Award The Grocers Association bestowed the award for his "dedication to the state's grocery industry," including his efforts to reduce the grocery tax. StaffNovember 7, 2023
State Jon Barganier to lead Manufacture Alabama as new president, CEO Barganier has been the association's chief operating officer since August 2020, StaffNovember 7, 2023