State Scofield moving from BCA to EIA Former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield is leaving the Business Council of Alabama for the Energy Institute of Alabama. Josh Moon / September 16, 2025
ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million. Mary Claire Wooten / September 16, 2025
Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley. Wesley Walter / September 16, 2025
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress The association cited Marques’ pro-business policies during his tenure in the state House. September 16, 2025
Marshall County passes resolution opposing changes to online sales tax A battle is brewing between municipalities, counties and school boards over how to distribute the fast-growing revenue source. Jacob Holmes / September 15, 2025
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective. Josh Moon / September 15, 2025
$3 million Vestavia Hills stormwater infrastructure grant delayed The funds were earmarked for drainage improvements in the city as part of ongoing attempts to improve stormwater drainage. Wesley Walter / September 15, 2025
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general Mitchell secured another major in-state endorsement, as the Alabama Trucking Association offered its full support to his campaign for attorney general. September 15, 2025
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for military service academy nomination Applications opened for high school seniors in Alabama's 7th Congressional District to attend a U.S. military service academy. September 15, 2025
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire Wooten / September 12, 2025