State New APLS appointee proposes pushing Prattville policies statewide The proposed code changes would require all libraries across the state to implement those policies basically verbatim. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2024
Education Ivey kicks-off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ivey announced her intent to participate in the Imagination Library during her 2023 inaugural address. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grant for law enforcement training statewide The grants come from funds made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 17, 2023
Elections 17 legislative candidates earn small business endorsement The National Federation of Independent Business Alabama PAC has endorsed 17 candidates for seats in the Alabama Legislature. StaffAugust 18, 2022
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $12.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131. StaffMay 13, 2022
Health Alabama VA kicks off statewide town halls on veteran suicides in Dothan The first in a series of the statewide town halls, held by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, is set for Feb. 16 at... Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2022
Corruption Former House speaker sent messages, made calls on state-supplied device The electronic tablet Mike Hubbard used to try to shorten his sentence was given to prisoners by a company under contract with the state. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
Health Statewide moment of silence for those lost to COVID-19 set for Tuesday There have been 12,291 COVID-19 deaths and more than 704,000 cases in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 1, 2021
State A new gambling push: Statewide ads to start Wednesday The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way. Josh MoonSeptember 1, 2021
State Governor awards grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 24, 2021