Education Alabama-based Hi.Ed partners with Butler County Schools The web-based platform is a way “to deliver students to careers,” allowing students to identify, explore and prepare for career pathways. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Education Lawrence Brandyburg appointed interim president at Bishop State Community College Dr. Brandyburg will replace Dr. Reginald Sykes, who has stepped down from the position. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Congress Tuberville cosponsors the Metropolitan Statistical Preservation Act Alabama cities would be directly impacted if they were to lose MSA designation. Brandon MoseleyJuly 15, 2021
Health Alabama health clinics get $10.3 million in federal aid to combat COVID-19 The funds will be used to expand testing and mitigation efforts. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 14, 2021
Courts Judge dismisses Roy Moore’s suit against Sacha Baron Cohen Moore sued the comedian alleging slander after Cohen pretended to detect Moore as a pedophile with pretend technology. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 14, 2021
Elections April Weaver wins Senate District 14 special election Republican April Weaver garnered a four-to-one victory over Democrat Virginia Applebaum. Brandon MoseleyJuly 14, 2021
Legislature Kenneth Paschal wins House District 73 special election Paschal is the first African-American Republican to be elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction in the 1870s. Brandon MoseleyJuly 14, 2021
Economy Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled. StaffJuly 14, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Name, image and likeness laws will change amateur athletics forever "Will we like it? I doubt it, but it is here." Gerald DialJuly 14, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th governor "He may also be one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history." Steve FlowersJuly 14, 2021