Education
The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
Sens. Britt, Cruz reintroduce congressional term limits constitutional amendment
Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Featured stories
Corruption
There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19.
Local news
A 32-year veteran commander of the New Orleans police department has been named Montgomery's new chief of police.
Elections
The league represents Alabama credit unions and their more than 2.3 million members.
Elections
Durant's company had previously taken $6 million in fully-forgiven PPP funds from the federal government before he dumped over $4 million into his campaign.
Courts
Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them.
Courts
Rick Carter, who was principal of the year in Alabama in 2013, was accused of falsifying student records to skim state dollars.
Legislature
Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government.
Legislature
The General Fund budget is likely to give $5.3 million to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to construct a new forensics lab in...
State
A majority of the funds are designated by HUD for the areas most impacted by the hurricanes, which include all of Mobile and Baldwin...