Education Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says. Chance Phillips / November 25, 2024
APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes / November 22, 2024
Execution of Carey Grayson sparks victim’s daughter’s powerful plea Jodi Haley, DeBlieux’s daughter, spoke with raw emotion to those gathered at the execution, according to media reports. Her words provided a rare perspective. Bill Britt / November 22, 2024
“That Librarian” author to speak at The NewSouth Bookstore in Montgomery Jones' book explores the push to censor library materials nationwide, which has been a hot topic in Alabama over the past two years. Jacob Holmes / November 21, 2024
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants. November 21, 2024
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, November 19, 2024
Wind Creek Hospitality acquires Birmingham Racecourse The acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse by the Poarch Creeks gives the tribe another top-tier gaming property in a growing portfolio. Josh Moon / November 18, 2024
Immigrant coalition reacts to Trump immigration policy Trump has promised to declare immigrants as enemy invaders to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history. Jacob Holmes / November 18, 2024
ABC Board unanimously approves new training for serving alcohol The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts. Mary Claire Wooten / November 15, 2024
Sen. Britt leads Alabama delegation, urges Army Corps to address lock failures Alabama’s Congressional members noted that lock failures this year have disrupted business operations. November 15, 2024