Alabama Board of Pharmacy executive gets $255,000 to resign

Donna Yeatman, executive secretary of the embattled Alabama Board of Pharmacy, received a $255,000 settlement to resign in January. A recent report found several "significant issues” on the pharmacy board. The issues included how the board reported …

Jason Davenport: How motorsports are driving economic growth in Alabama's capital

In the heart of Alabama, two motorsports venues roar with more than just engines – they generate real economic horsepower for the River Region. While Montgomery continues to grapple with challenges in crime, education and development, it’s worth shining a …

Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge: HB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on Backing the Blue

Show me a successful law enforcement agency, and I’ll show you a successful community. These are the men and women who show up every time they are called, when no one else wants to. They protect the schools we send our children to, ensure our roadways are …

Law reforming Alabama Department of Archives and History Board heads to Governor Ivey’s desk

Legislation designed to give Alabama’s elected officials an increased ability to direct the actions of the state’s Department of History and Archives has officially passed the House and now awaits Governor Kay Ivey’s signature. The bill, SB5, was …

Alabama Legislature cuts state sales tax on baby and menstrual products

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 152, legislation that exempts baby and menstrual hygiene products from the state’s portion of sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2025. Sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham), …

Alabama Legislature backs success sequence framework for students, aims to improve long-term outcomes

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB289 on Tuesday, advanced legislation that will require K-12 schools to implement a “success sequence” curriculum aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes for students. Sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr ( …

Gov. Ivey enables shark attack alert system in Alabama's coastal counties with signing of Lulu's Law

IMA OWN HERE AT THE BREAKING NEWS DESK. TODAY, GOVERNOR KAY IVEY SIGNED LULU’S LAW, INSPIRED BY LULU GRIBBIN, THE MOUNTAIN BROOK TEEN WHO SURVIVED A SHARK ATTACK IN FLORIDA LAST JUNE. NOW, THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE SAYS THIS LAW WILL CREATE A SHARK ATTACK OR …

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Legendary musician to join Alabama students on stage for one-time performance

An Alabama student performance coming up this weekend will feature some legendary star power from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician Sheila E. Montgomery Public Schools recently announced that Sheila E., known as the “Queen of Percussion,” will …

Lawmakers pass bill to cut Alabama’s sales tax on food

A bill to cut Alabama’s state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate passed the bill 34-0 on Tuesday. The House, which had passed the bill in March, agreed with changes made by the Senate and gave the bill final …