Education Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency An audit performed by the Examiners of Public Accounts said UNA failed to verify residency documents, prompting calls for corrective action Mary Claire Wooten / November 18, 2025
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters The proposed legislation would allow disabled applicants to deliver their absentee ballot application through a designated third party. Alex Jobin / November 18, 2025
Rep. Sewell secures $3.2M for four local projects in Alabama’s Black Belt Sewell delivered over $3.2 million in investments, expanding health care access, supporting first responders, increasing public safety and improving infrastructure. November 18, 2025
Alabama’s largest mass timber project rising at Cheaha State Park The 26,000-square-foot lodge exemplified how material innovation can honor place, heritage and ecology through modern mass timber construction. November 18, 2025
Forestry Association endorses Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor The Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement, citing Allen's record of fiscal responsibility and support for the industry. November 18, 2025
Rodney Walker’s Senate campaign opens five offices across state Supporters across the state can now visit five campaign offices to pick up yard signs, t-shirts and other materials. November 18, 2025
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split The governor asked APT commissioners to study public opinion and draft a detailed roadmap before cutting longstanding ties with PBS. Bill Britt / November 17, 2025
Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry. Alex Jobin / November 17, 2025
Montgomery’s Capri Theatre to show The Alabama Solution for free This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families. November 17, 2025
Alabama convenes work-based learning leaders to expand apprenticeships Employers, educators, and workforce leaders shared best practices and strengthened partnerships in apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. November 17, 2025