Education Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Valuing all There is much to do to overcome racial disparities. Advancing health equity requires a dedicated, coordinated and honest approach to this challenge. Dr. Aruna AroraNovember 10, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Economy Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
Health Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 24, 2021
Economy Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs. StaffAugust 23, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 recovery grants to four Alabama cities Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million to help four cities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. StaffMay 5, 2021
Economy Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31. StaffApril 22, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Man walks country to raise awareness for congressional term limits "He realized how detached Congress is from the people they are supposed to represent." Byron SheheeApril 21, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | I am 65, and I’m alive I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died. Joey KennedyMarch 27, 2021