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Selma Mayor Darrio Melton endorses Joe Biden

On the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Selma Mayor Darrio Melton announced his endorsement of Joe Biden for the President of the United States. In his press statement, Melton said, “Vice President Joe Biden is the leader that we need to beat Donald Trump and bring our country back together again. Joe understands the issues families … Continued
March 2, 2020

Amendment One puts kids first, politicians last

When Alabamians take the to the polls on Super Tuesday, they will either be concerned with the Democratic nominee for President of the United States or the Republican nominee for the United States Senate. More important to the future of Alabama is a constitutional amendment that would end our current model of a popularly elected state … Continued
March 2, 2020

Instead of fixing a school for military kids, how about just fixing the schools for all kids?

The education of police officers’ kids isn’t worth any extra effort.  Same for the kids of nurses and firefighters. Ditto for the kids of preachers and social workers.  No, in the eyes of the Republican-led Alabama Legislature, the children of this state get what they get and lawmakers aren’t going to go out of their … Continued
February 26, 2020

Leadership in child care scholarships now available year-round

A full-tuition scholarship that grants current childcare professionals the opportunity to obtain certifications and degrees to best care for Alabama’s children is now available year-round. The Leadership in Child Care Scholarship, which covers students’ tuition and a number of fees required to pursue child development credentials is now available in the fall, spring, and summer … Continued
February 25, 2020

House passes Tier III retirement for education employees

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to expand retirement benefits for education employees. House Bill 76 is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Baker said that Tier III benefits for educators is necessary to encourage teachers to stay in education and to recruit new teachers to the state. Rep. Thomas Jackson … Continued
February 24, 2020

Alabama voters will decide whether to fire the state school board

The fate of the state school board will be decided by Alabama voters on March 3.  A proposed constitutional amendment, Amendment One, asks if voters want to change how the folks in charge of education at the state level are selected.  A yes vote would abolish the elected State Board of Education and the Board-appointed … Continued
February 19, 2020

South Alabama medical residents work alongside Orange Beach first responders

Residents in USA Health’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program are given the opportunity to rotate with emergency medical services (EMS) in Orange Beach. The residents are stationed at the Orange Beach Fire Department giving resident physicians the experience of responding to emergency calls alongside paramedics and firefighters. Paul Henning, M.D. is the associate program director of … Continued
February 17, 2020

Alabama Workforce Council delivers annual report touting improved career pathways

The Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) recently delivered its Annual Report to Gov. Kay Ivey and members of the legislature. The report highlights the many and varied workforce successes from 2019. It also outlines policy recommendations to further solidify Alabama as a leader in workforce development and push the state closer to Ivey’s goal of adding 500,000 … Continued
February 14, 2020

Committee hears state plan to address student mental health

State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey asked the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee for funding to put more mental health professionals in schools.  While addressing the committee, Mackey said that having more counseling available for students will help to not only address student mental health but to also help teachers who are “overwhelmed” with trying to … Continued
February 13, 2020