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Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mary Claire Wooten Ivey granted over $875,000 to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape for training and support services to improve victim assistance. Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a statewide grant of just over $875,000 […]

Poll: Figures takes big lead in CD2 race

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

The new SPLC Action Fund poll shows Figures with a lead among likely voters, thanks to a big boost from Vice President Kamala Harris. With a boost from Vice President Kamala Harris, Shomari Figures is […]

Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Jacob Holmes A new bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session would prevent convicted sex offenders from serving as first responders. Rep. Kerry Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, filed House Bill 27 with a focus in keeping […]

Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Wesley Walter The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration An Alabama bill, pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session, seeks to expand voting rights […]

Alabama community colleges see surge in enrollment, bucking national trend

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris Alabama community colleges are seeing the highest enrollment numbers in a decade. According to the Alabama Community College System, more than 170,000 Alabamians enrolled in academic courses, adult education or workforce training […]

Alabama lawmakers grill Pharmacy Board over ‘extremely, extremely, extremely troubling’ report

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama lawmakers told the State Board of Pharmacy on Thursday to move quickly to fix problems cited in a report by the Examiners of Public Accounts. The Legislature’s Sunset Committee, which reviews the […]

Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Margaret Kates U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across […]

Alabama 2nd District candidates Dobson, Figures to debate live on AL.com in October

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Democratic candidate Shomari Figures and his Republican opponent, Caroleene Dobson, will participate in a live online debate in October that will be broadcast on AL.com as well as AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The […]

This Alabama library had to review 8,000 books. Here’s what happened

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris For four weeks, 10 people pulled children’s books from library shelves in Ozark and checked each title for explicit content. It took a month for library staff to review about 8,000 children’s and […]

US Attorney for Alabama’s Middle District resigning months after permanent appointment

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Middle District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced his resignation Monday, just months after he was permanently appointed to the position. Ross joined the office in 2014 as a federal […]