Legislature Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative Gidley spent 21 years in the insurance business before committing full-time to the ministry as pastor at Faith Worship Center in Glencoe. Jacob HolmesNovember 25, 2022
Elections Phillip Ensler brings focus on education, public safety as newly elected state rep Public safety and education are issues residents in District 74 want addressed during the upcoming session, Ensler said. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2022
Legislature Stubbs brings varied education, career experience to State House Stubbs, the Elmore County Commission chairman, has a background that includes degrees in international finance, Russian, sports administration and mathematics. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Opinion Opinion | We need action on teacher shortage and alternative certification The SBOE must act to ensure that the intent of the Legislature is carried out so school systems have more access to certified teachers. Dick L. BrewbakerNovember 8, 2022
Education Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month” Parents and all Alabamians are encouraged to thank the teachers in their lives throughout the month. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2022
Governor Ivey named first Cognia “STEM champion” Gov. Kay Ivey in 2020 created the Alabama STEM Council to expand STEM education opportunities in the state. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Local news Birmingham invests $1 million in program aimed at increasing childhood literacy The investment will support Birmingham Talks, a program aimed at improving kindergarten readiness. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
Economy Wage Gap task force begins hashing out policy recommendations One of the most prominent recommendations discussed by the task force was banning the discussion of salary history. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
Education PARCA: Standardized test scores show improvements While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go." John H. GlennOctober 14, 2022