Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law
Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention.
Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material
It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors.
Prattville Library settles suit with former director, payment details confidential
The board terminated Foster after he responded to a public records request from APR.
APR seeks financial records from Prattville Library
APR submitted a public records request Thursday with the Autauga-Prattville Public Library seeking public information.
Incident ALGOP claimed as political violence was merely road rage, police say
Athens Police said neither victim nor witness implied any political motivation.
Gov. Ivey signs bill establishing School of Healthcare Sciences
The new residential high school will be built in Demopolis and will open in the fall of 2026.
Prattville Library board will seek level funding amid controversy, lawsuits
Almost all of the money from the city and county goes towards operations.
Ivey signs bill banning ranked-choice voting into law
The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates.
Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit
The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment.
Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.