Alabama

Education

Birmingham city elementary schools among first in state to offer yoga

Minor, Oxmoor Valley and West End elementary schools in Birmingham launched yoga programs the week of Jan, 10, involving about 115 fifth graders.

January 26, 2022

Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps

The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.

January 25, 2022

Gov. Ivey makes next round of appointments

All appointments are effective immediately.

January 7, 2022

Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station

Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming station on Thursday and Friday nights.

January 5, 2022

Priscilla Yother announces her campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education

Yother, a longtime resident of Etowah County, has served as a public school elementary educator and principal for 36 years.

January 5, 2022

Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members

Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025.

January 5, 2022

Governor Ivey announces launch of Alabama-USA Corridor

The first phase of the A-USA Corridor initiative involves a $71.6 million initiative to link the Port of Mobile with the McCalla Intermodal Facility near Birmingham.

January 5, 2022

New federal guidance expands eligibility for child care workforce stabilization grants

Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act.

January 4, 2022

Josh Moon’s top 5 stories of 2021

A look back at my top stories from the past year.

December 31, 2021

We lost some good ones in 2021

I like for my year end column to be a remembrance of Alabama political figures who have passed away during the year.

December 29, 2021