Mary Claire Wooten

Mary Claire is a reporter. You can reach her at [email protected].

Education

Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies

Alabama education officials looked at revised world language standards that would expand offerings and emphasize proficiency-based instruction.

June 12, 2026

Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid

Yellowhammer Fund recorded its busiest month since reopening a year ago, driven by reduced national abortion funding.

June 11, 2026

Doc Mancuso secures independent bid in HD7

Mancuso qualified for the November ballot as an independent after collecting signatures since his removal from the Republican primary.

June 10, 2026

North Alabama projects get $16.5 million in House spending bill

A House committee approves $16.5 million for North Alabama transportation, energy and workforce projects as part of the fiscal 2027 spending bill.

June 9, 2026

Legislators approve contract to modernize SNAP eligibility systems

Officials said the $12 million review was federally required as lawmakers questioned mounting technology costs and anti-fraud spending.

June 5, 2026

Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth

Alabama's commercial construction industry generated $20.1 billion in economic output, supported 223,000 jobs and produced $746 million in taxes.

June 4, 2026

Hill leads McInnis in June runoff, but many voters remain undecided

New poll shows Corey Hill leading Christina Woerner McInnis in Alabama's GOP agriculture commissioner runoff, though nearly 40 percent remain undecided.

June 3, 2026

Court rules Alabama nitrogen hypoxia protocol constitutional

U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks ruled Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia protocol constitutional, rejecting Jeffery Lee's challenge and clearing the way for his June execution.

June 2, 2026

Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions

Alabama is expanding its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program into four additional counties through two new providers.

May 29, 2026

Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling

Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use a 2023 congressional map blocked for diluting Black voting strength.

May 28, 2026