veterans

The young we ask to carry war

Memorial Day reminds Americans that sacrifice should be honored honestly, with humility about war and gratitude for those who never returned.

May 25, 2026

Alabama parks offer veterans free admission, lodging discounts

Discounted licenses, special waterfowl hunting days and lodging savings were among the outdoor perks available to qualifying service members.

May 25, 2026

Gov. Ivey touts new laws to benefit Alabama National Guard members, veterans

The package expands tuition aid, eases licensing and hiring, and grants tax and housing breaks for Guard members, veterans and military families.

April 20, 2026

The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse

The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.

April 6, 2026

Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation

Alabama lawmakers sent a measure to the governor Tuesday to help disabled veterans secure home loans by adjusting debt-to-income ratio calculations.

March 11, 2026

Gov. Ivey attends Alabama Veterans Resource Center grand opening

Gov. Kay Ivey marked the opening of a statewide hub Wednesday, aiming to connect veterans and families with essential services and support.

February 19, 2026

Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage

The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans

January 22, 2026

Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms

Lawmakers officially filed Senate Bill 149 Tuesday, creating a temporary certificate pathway for eligible veterans lacking a bachelor's degree.

January 21, 2026

The untold story of a Black WWII veteran’s lynching

In 1943, Black minister Edward Green was kidnapped, tortured and killed by white men in Alabama. No one was ever arrested.

November 11, 2025

Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message

Gov. Ivey honored the nearly 400,000 veterans and their families who call Alabama home, reflecting on what her father’s WWII service taught her about freedom.

November 11, 2025