Alabama Public Television weighs future of its PBS partnership
Alabama Public Television may end its PBS partnership, risking funding loss and programming cuts.
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Alabama tests childcare, schools for lead in drinking water
ADEM, DHR, Early Childhood Education, and ALSDE assisted facilities across the state with voluntary drinking water lead testing, analyzing over 5,000 samples.
November 6, 2025
ADOC wins Detention Facility Innovation Award at JAILCON25
The Alabama Department of Corrections was recognized for its new Use of Force Policies and Review Procedures.
November 6, 2025
Gov. Ivey celebrates milestone in Alabama’s Middle-Mile Fiber Network
Ivey and leaders marked the fiber network's crossing of the Alabama River, a major step in expanding high-speed internet across the state.
November 6, 2025
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
A survey finds caregivers overwhelmingly credit Medicare Advantage with easing burdens, saving time and money.
November 5, 2025
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
The changes aim to ensure less paperwork for chronic conditions and no surprise denials.
November 5, 2025
Three new members inducted into prestigious Alabama Academy of Honor
Former freedom rider Bernard Lafayette Jr., former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and UAB President Ray Watts joined the exclusive club.
Alabama Dems: There’s money to fund SNAP but it isn’t a priority for state Republicans
Alabama Democrats called on Gov. Ivey and state Republicans to take a more active role in helping hungry families during the shutdown.
Mandatory testing dates announced for Alabama’s CWD Management Zone
All deer harvested by hunters on certain public land in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone are required to be sampled throughout the season.
November 4, 2025
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Last Friday, Sewell released a statement as over 450,000 Alabamians looked to enroll in health care coverage.
November 3, 2025