Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director
“We will not stand for this," one library associate said.
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Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
State librarian: Book challenges are nothing new
Dr. Nancy Pack pointed to past clashes over book censorship as the template for defending the freedom to read in the latest wave.
Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer
Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer.
February 10, 2021
Alabama Innovation Commission announces partnership with Hoover Institution
The collaboration will address the starting, recruitment and retention of companies and jobs.
December 9, 2020
Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election
The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
December 7, 2020
Kirk Hatcher’s (potential) problem with the Hatch Act
Hatcher is set to face former Rep. John Knight in a special election runoff on Dec. 15.
UAB is named top 50 cardiovascular hospital
UAB’s hospital in Birmingham was recently named one of the top fifty hospitals in the country for cardiovascular conditions by IBM Watson Health. This study was part of the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® program, which uses independent and objective research to analyze hospital and health system performance in key clinical and operational areas … Continued
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For more than 40 years, I have dedicated my life to advancing the economic interests of Alabama. I’ve spent time in the state Legislature as a representative of my hometown district and was honored to be selected speaker of the House for Alabama. I served the governor as the director of what is now the … Continued
Ivey makes staff changes in her “communications shop”
On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced staff changes in her Communications Office. Ivey announced Leah Garner as the Communications Director, as well as a new press secretary and director of digital media relations. Garner is filling the position last held by Josh Pendergrass. Garner has previously served as the director of governmental affairs and advocacy … Continued