MONTGOMERY – Over the past few weeks, North Alabama has had its share of severe weather. The downtown sections of Athens and Tuscumbia were heavily damaged by tornadoes, as well […]

MONTGOMERY — A long-time health issue plaguing Town Creek will be rectified thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. Town leaders said faulty sewer lines are causing sewage to […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced appointments Monday to fill vacancies in two North Alabama district judgeship positions. William D. Motlow III was named District Judge for the 11th Judicial […]

MONTGOMERY – Several area organizations recently received state grants to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $900,000 in grants to four organizations […]

MONTGOMERY – Vowing to “create a safer Alabama,” Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled a bipartisan-backed public safety package during her State of the State address Tuesday. “Bolstering public safety is my […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey supported a bill Tuesday that would ban smart phones and other devices. Legislation prohibiting the use of smart phones and other wireless communication devices in […]

MONTGOMERY — In the wake of mass shootings, including one in Birmingham that left four people dead, Gov. Kay Ivey and lawmakers from both parties are boosting legislation to ban […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address tonight will have a North Alabama tone to it. Ivey will deliver the annual address to a joint session of […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor will be no more, as of Saturday. The department will become the Department of Workforce and Secretary of Labor Marty Redden is retiring […]

MONTGOMERY – Several road projects in North Alabama will soon get underway thanks to state transportation funding announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The projects in Etowah, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s fourth-grade students are leading the charge nationally in improving scores during the post-COVID academic recovery, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly known as America’s […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey is offering an opportunity for college students to gain firsthand experience in state government as interns. The application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship […]

MONTGOMERY — Nonprofit agencies in more than a dozen North Alabama counties will be able to better provide services for abused and exploited children, thanks to grants through the U.S. […]

MONTGOMERY – A pair of agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in five North Alabama counties have been awarded grants through the U.S. Department […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties, including 13 North Alabama counties, ahead of this weekend’s winter weather. “Cold temperatures have persisted in […]

MONTGOMERY – The Limestone County Commission and city of Muscle Shoals will share a portion of $400,000 in grants for law enforcement training equipment and drug treatment resources. Gov. Kay […]

MONTGOMERY – The inaugural Education Savings Account program, called CHOOSE, has opened applications for families for the 2025-26 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Families can apply online at […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has shared a Christmas message with Alabama families, encouraging gratitude and the spirit of giving during this holiday season. In her video message, Ivey reminded […]

MONTGOMERY — Helping families get their lives back on track, Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.4 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient. The Community Services Block Grants […]

MONTGOMERY — A half dozen domestic violence shelters in North Alabama will receive a much-needed financial boost thanks to the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. Gov. Kay Ivey has pledged […]

MONTGOMERY – North Alabama agencies will be able to help low-income households with energy costs thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Gov. Kay Ivey […]

ATHENS – Thanks to a $245,400 grant, high school students in Limestone County  will gain simulated job-site experience as they train for careers in commercial construction The Limestone County Board […]

MONTGOMERY – Celebrating the “backbone of the state’s economy,” Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Saturday to be Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. “The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a time […]

MONTGOMERY – A deteriorating sewer line that serves homes, businesses and industries in Scottsboro will soon be replaced, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. A $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]