Alabama incarceration rates rose in 2023 amid overcrowding
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.
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American homelessness is on the rise, what about in Alabama?
With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama?
Sweet Grown Alabama highlights 2024 growth through grants
Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities
Steve Marshall proud Alabama leads US in executions, despite backlash
This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions.
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs.
Looming TikTok ban could have consequences for Alabama businesses, content creators
Some 78,000 businesses in Alabama actively use TikTok.
Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates
Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation.
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
Port Authority awards major contract to U.S.-based Richmond Engineering
The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025.
December 20, 2024