Wide variance in educational attainment between counties
The top ten counties in Alabama for educational attainment are Madison, Shelby, Lee, Jefferson, Baldwin, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Autauga, Coffee and Elmore.
Kay Ivey
Byrne warns that Hurricane Sally poses a serious threat to Southwest Alabama
“Hurricane Sally poses a serious threat to Southwest Alabama, and I thank the Trump Administration for offering the full support,” Byrne said.
Congresswoman Martha Roby: Census is vital for our state
“The September 30 deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s critical that Alabamians participate," Roby said.
169 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in September
COVID-19 remains a major problem in the state of Alabama as at least 169 Alabamians have died in the first 13 days of September alone. The number of deaths so far in September is down substantially from the first 13 days of August when 310 Alabamians died. At least 602 Alabamians died in the month … Continued
Tropical Storm Sally approaches Alabama Gulf Coast
The storm is currently tracking toward coming ashore near New Orleans at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at hurricane strength, but history tells us that the tracks of these storms can and do change.
Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001
Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued
Republican qualifying now open for State Senate District 26
The Alabama Republican Party has opened qualifying for the special election in Alabama Senate District 26, the district formerly held by Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who recently resigned his position as part of a plea agreement. Information on the qualifying process is available on the ALGOP website. People interested in qualifying should contact ALGOP Political … Continued
Report: Percentage of Alabamians with a bachelors degree is falling behind other states
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama released a report on Thursday showing that Alabama is continuing to gain on other states in the percentage of adults with a high school diploma, but the state is falling further behind the national average when it comes to the percentage of the adult population with a bachelor’s … Continued
Police Chiefs Association “wholeheartedly” supports Ivey’s prison plan
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the two developer teams that are to build the state’s three new mega prisons. Ivey said those prisons are to be located in Bibb, Elmore County and Escambia counties. The president of the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs Chief Patrick W. Mardis released a statement in support of … Continued
Ivey appoints Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge. The Alabama Republican Party offered its congratulations to Gregory on the new appointment. Gregory was was sworn in this week. “Great news for Butler County — their first female and Republican Probate Judge,” said Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan. … Continued