Rooted in Alabama: Credit unions are powering Alabama’s rural communities

A growing number of Alabama towns have one thing in common: access to local financial services is becoming increasingly limited. Alabama has 1,181 census tracts, and according to the Federal Reserve’s Banking Deserts Dashboard, 153 now qualify as “banking …

Op-ed: App Store Accountability Act would create safer digital spaces for Alabama families

As technology has evolved over the past 25 years, minors are more at risk of harm from age-inappropriate online materials, and a growing number of American families are concerned about what their children access on the internet, regardless of their …

Alabama Power honors energy industry superheroes

Published 10:15 am Friday, April 25, 2025 Lineworker Appreciation Day recognizes dedication, bravery Lineworker Appreciation Day is observed each year on April 18 to honor the dedication, skill and bravery of lineworkers. These men and women play a pivotal …

Gov. Ivey urges Alabama families to cherish their pets after First Dog Missy's passing

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday that her beloved dog, Missy, has passed away. First Dog Missy, a blended collie mix, was about 10 years old. Ivey adopted Missy from the Montgomery Humane Shelter in January 2019. The two were inseparable, with …

OCC lead photographer Liam Davis's journey from Australian swimmer to Alabama photographer

Liam Davis is an Orange Coast College student and the lead photographer for the OCC athletics department, who is committed to transfer to the University of Alabama in the fall of 2025. Davis, a transfer student from Australia, came to OCC in 2023 with …

Alabama lawmakers approve new school funding formula aimed at student needs

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama lawmakers on Thursday gave final passage to the RAISE Act, a new K-12 public school funding formula that distributes additional education dollars based on student needs. The Alabama House also approved a three-year, $375 million …

Alabama senators trim $3.7B General Fund budget proposal

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Members of the Alabama Senate General Fund committee advanced a substituted version of the 2026 General Fund budget Thursday, totaling a record-high $3.7 billion in spending, which included some modest cuts that House leaders say they’re …

Senate approves bill to expand Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama Senate on Thursday narrowly passed a bill to expand and reorganize the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. Sen. Clyde Chambliss’ Senate Bill 324 expands the board membership from three to five and requires Senate confirmation of each member. …

Alabama House approves record $12.2 billion education budget package

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama House lawmakers Thursday approved a record education budget that will invest $12.2 billion into public and private schools, two- and four-year colleges, and educational initiatives in other state agencies and nonprofit …

Alabama woman faces charges for running over father of her kids