Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released
The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year.
EPA awards loan for Birmingham infrastructure upgrades
The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks.
Alabama’s GOP senators push stricter NCAA policies for trans athletes
Alabama senators signed a letter demanding the NCAA adopt stricter policies for transgender women in sports to mirror similar organizations.
Alabama’s second execution using nitrogen hypoxia to proceed
Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month.
Sen. Britt secures $9 million for Alabama courthouse restoration
Sen. Katie Britt secured $9 million for restoring two Alabama courthouses in Dothan and Birmingham.
11th Circuit blocks Title IX final rule from taking effect in Alabama
Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction.
New Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Jasper
The state's seventh baby box continues to ensure that parents have secure options for surrendering infants.
Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing
Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city
Sen. Britt calls Biden’s Supreme Court reforms a radical escalation
The reforms would include a constitutional amendment against presidential immunity, term limits and a binding code of ethics.
States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule
24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions.