Expansion of Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program takes effect June 1
The legislation adds some private institutions to schools covered, and adds service in the Space Force as qualifying military service.
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A look back at criminal justice reform legislation that passed, failed
The Alabama Legislature during the last session passed a few notable criminal justice reform bills, but several failed to make it out of both chambers.
Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbents for state House
The association has endorsed Andy Whitt, Scott Stadthagen, David Faulkner, Anthony Daniels and Jeff Sorrells.
Alabama State Health Officer tests positive for COVID
Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms.
Hyundai’s Montgomery plant expanding, adding hybrid electric models
The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release.
Mayor fights to save Black Belt hospital from closing
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Madison County nonprofit offers to pay half the cost to expand publication of voter list
United Women of Color has offered to pay half of the additional $7,000 to publish the list in the Black-owned Speakin' Out News.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs six tax relief bills into law
Among the bills signed into law is one to exempt some taxable retirement income for older Alabamians and increased deductions for many.
Former Alabama correctional officer sentenced to prison for beating prisoner
A federal judge sentenced Ulysses Oliver Jr., 47, a former Alabama Department of Corrections Sergeant, to 30 months in prison.
Far-right activist cooperating with Justice Department’s broadening Jan. 6 investigation
Ali Alexander has said Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, helped him plan the scheme to put pressure on Congress during the Electoral College vote.