Education Former Athens principal convicted of multiple felonies still employed Because of state laws, Athens Schools officials have been unable to terminate Rick Carter, who was convicted in March of seven felonies Josh MoonJune 9, 2022
Elections Strong campaign asks TV stations to remove “false and misleading” ad The ads were created and funded by the House Freedom Action PAC and cite a county commission meeting that never occurred. Josh MoonJune 9, 2022
Prisons Man dies at Elmore prison Charlene Winningham, 53, was found unresponsive on June 6. The cause of his death awaits an autopsy. Eddie BurkhalterJune 9, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association releases new round of endorsements Public Service Commissioner Chip Beeker and Senate candidates Keith Kelley and Robert Stewart received endorsements. StaffJune 9, 2022
Economy Online job ads in April up 30 percent from ads in April last year The monthly total of online job ads for April 2022 is up 1.8 percent with 41,315 new online ads. StaffJune 9, 2022
Elections 5th Congressional District GOP run-off poll shows Strong as frontrunner over Wardysnki Strong, the chairman of the Madison County Commission, leads with 45.7 percent in the run-off poll. John H. GlennJune 9, 2022
Congress Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Very impressive, high steppin’ victory for Governor Ivey Her popularity is probably the reason she had no serious thoroughbreds challenge her in the gubernatorial derby. Steve FlowersJune 9, 2022
Economy James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity. StaffJune 9, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell to host virtual discussion on gun violence Thursday The discussion will be streamed online Thursday at 4:30 p.m. StaffJune 8, 2022