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Education

Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation

The $112,500 grant will provide scholarships for Birmingham City Schools students and meaningful opportunities for KPMG to support the community.

September 5, 2025

PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs

The PEEHIP board navigated discussions on rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, reviewing budget allocations and future projections.

Wesley Walter

September 4, 2025

Clean Up Alabama calls for complete removal of LGBTQ books for youth

The public comment session is now open on an APLS rule that would deem transgender materials "inappropriate" for minors.

Jacob Holmes

September 3, 2025

Bidding on two proposed Alabama coal mine leases to be held in September

The Department of the Interior announced it moved forward with selling coal industry leases, including two large plots in Tuscaloosa County.

Wesley Walter

September 3, 2025

Trump announces Space Command will return to Alabama

Following what Sen. Katie Britt described as a victory for Alabama’s congressional delegation, Huntsville will soon host Space Command headquarters again.

Chance Phillips

September 2, 2025

Alabama lawmakers join Tea Party bus tour demanding “only US Citizens vote”

Evidence has shown few noncitizen voters exist and have little to no impact on elections.

Jacob Holmes

September 1, 2025

Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday

The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1.

Mary Claire Wooten

August 29, 2025

Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting

Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting.

Wesley Walter

August 29, 2025

Full DNC votes to unseat Alabama members

The DNC determined three ADP members seated after a "flawed election" should not be recognized.

Josh Moon

August 28, 2025

Candidate speaks after stalker guilty plea, says courage will guide campaign

McInnis called the guilty plea justice, urged women to report harassment and stressed law enforcement’s role in protecting families.

Bill Britt

August 27, 2025