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Alabama convenes work-based learning leaders to expand apprenticeships

Employers, educators, and workforce leaders shared best practices and strengthened partnerships in apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.

November 17, 2025

Jerry Carl announces comeback bid for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District

Former Congressman Jerry Carl has launched his campaign, pledging to advance Trump’s America First agenda and conservative priorities.

August 18, 2025

Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives

At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet.

July 18, 2023

Jacksonville State head football coach tests positive for the coronavirus

“I was notified that I received a positive during the most recent round of COVID testing,” Grass said in a statement.

Brandon Moseley

October 17, 2020

Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID

A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.

Brandon Moseley

October 1, 2020

College football is back with record UAB win

The 2020 college football season that many said would never be played began Thursday night at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field. UAB defeated Central Arkansas from the Southland Conference 45 to 35. In August the 2020 college football season appeared to be on the brink of being cancelled. The Ivy League, the SWAC, MAC, Big 10, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 7, 2020

Congressional candidates call on Sessions, Byrne to stand up for South Alabama

At a rare joint press conference, the Democratic Candidates for the First Congressional District called on Rep. Bradley Byrne and former Sen. Jeff Sessions to stand up for South Alabama following the Trump Administration’s proposal to cut nearly $300 million slated for projects awarded to Austal. “The current administration’s decision to divert that funding from … Continued

February 17, 2020

Will an exchange between a lawmaker and ALDOT director breathe new life into I-10 Bridge?

Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey invited South Alabama lawmakers and other stakeholders to a meeting with ALDOT consultants to address questions which have surfaced over building the I-10 Mobile Bay Bridge. Much has been made of the so-called heated exchange between ALDOT Director John Cooper and freshman State Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, but an agreement … Continued

Bill Britt

August 26, 2019

AltaPointe Health leaders say merger with Cheaha Regional Mental Health System has been a success

Two years after the behavioral health care and psychiatric hospital system in South Alabama, AltaPointe Health, merged with the former Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center in Sylacauga, Alabama, the leaders of both organizations say the merger has been “highly successful.” Cindy Atkinson, the former director of Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center, said the merger has been … Continued

Chip Brownlee

November 30, 2018

Ivey declares State of Emergency before Gordon hits Gulf Coast

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency early Tuesday as Tropical Storm Gordon bore down on the state’s Gulf Coast, bringing roaring winds and drenching rains. Gordon’s rainbands have drenched South Alabama, Florida’s western Panhandle and South Mississippi, prompting flash-flood and hurricane warnings along with tornado watches, storm-surge flooding and strong winds. Many … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 5, 2018