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Opinion | Populism vs. Conservatism: A showdown that will shape …
1 day ago · In Alabama and across the nation, a political showdown is unfolding between two factions — both claiming to represent the conservative movement. But beneath the surface, their ideologies couldn’t be more different, and the outcome of this clash may shape America’s future. This battle isn’t ...
ALDOT developing statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, seeks …
1 day ago · East Central Region: October 30, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 924 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham, AL 35204 Southwest Region: November 6, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1701 I-65 West Service Road N, Mobile, AL, 36618 Southeast Region: November 7, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1525 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110 Key Focus Areas of the Plan. Safety First: One of the overriding goals of the plan is ...
Secretary of state releases mandated press release on court …
2 days ago · On Friday, Oct. 18, the Alabama Secretary of State’s office was ordered to announce that the information contained in its Aug. 13 press release had been superseded by a federal court order. The original press release had detailed Secretary of State Wes Allen’s program to purge 3,251 individuals who are registered to vote in Alabama from the voter rolls ahead of the November general election.
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
1 day ago · Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20 – 26, 2024, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact.
Petition seeks to mandate body cams for AL correctional officers
1 day ago · Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams for correctional officers at state prisons. Mitera Arktos, Greek for “mother bear,” is a nonprofit organization formed by family members of incarcerated Alabamians.The organization is engaged in prison reform advocacy, including a campaign started earlier this year which looks to mandate the wearing ...
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health ...
1 day ago · SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s beloved literacy mascot, is making a significant impact in 2024, proudly announcing the delivery of over 30,000 books so far this year. This achievement marks a major step forward in SHORT’s mission to promote literacy and inspire a lifelong love of reading among the region’s youngest residents.
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate …
1 day ago · According to the September 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Monday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, the state’s housing market cooled in September, but increases in key areas create opportunity for potential homebuyers. Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month and 8.2 percent from last year, marking two ...
APR’s Top 5 stories of 2023 (and a bonus) - Alabama Political …
Dec 29, 2023 · The town of Smiths Station, however, lost forever a good mayor and a better person, according to those who knew Copeland. Investigations into vague allegations leveled against Copeland in the aftermath of his death turned up nothing.
APR’s top 5 political news stories of 2022 - Alabama Political …
Dec 29, 2022 · From primary fights to U.S. Senate seats, it was yet another eventful year in Alabama politics. Of course, that’s nothing new around here. Alabama rarely fails to deliver when it comes to political news. 2022 was no exception, and here are our top five: