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Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness

The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states.

September 12, 2022

Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law

The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Jacob Holmes

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September 9, 2022

Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline

The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent.

John H. Glenn

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September 9, 2022

Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements

If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a diploma.

Jacob Holmes

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September 9, 2022

Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover

Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall.

Jacob Holmes

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September 9, 2022

AG’s office tosses charges against pharmacist, opens investigation into Pharmacy Board

AG Steve Marshall dismissed charges against pharmacist Billy East and announced an investigation into the Pharmacy Board's actions in the case.

Josh Moon

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September 8, 2022

Elmore warden arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence

Jeffery Baldwin, a warden at Elmore Correctional Facility, was arrested in Cullman on Aug. 30 for suspicion of driving under the influence.

John H. Glenn

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September 8, 2022

Incarcerated man at St. Clair Correctional Facility dies in hospice care

Charles Eugene Fortenberry, 74, who was serving a life sentence, died in hospice care Sunday.

John H. Glenn

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September 8, 2022

Marshall declares intent to enforce abortion ban against VA doctors

The VA is allowing abortions to be provided even in states that have made the procedure illegal.

Jacob Holmes

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September 7, 2022