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Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Carbonells

Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Carbonells

BIRMINGHAM – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Carbonells, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account (ESA) program. Birmingham parents, Francisco and Itzel Carbonell, have five children: Maria...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Unified Alabama Department of Workforce to Transform State’s Economic Future

Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Unified Alabama Department of Workforce to Transform State’s Economic Future

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department was officially unveiled during a kickoff...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Ivey Breaks Ground on New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

Governor Ivey Breaks Ground on New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

DEMOPOLIS – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday joined state and national leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and local officials to break ground on the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), marking a milestone for...

Owner:  American Government
DBG Launches AVO College Influencer Tour at the University of Alabama featuring Hallie Batchelder, Sydney Thomas, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Ha-Ha Clinton Dix and Mary Sergi this Saturday, October 18th
Despite Democrats’ Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend

Despite Democrats’ Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend

Without pay, our law enforcement arrested the worst of the worst including child sex abusers, murderers, violent repeat offenders, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON – While the Democrats’ government shutdown continues, they are not deterring U.S....

Owner:  American Government
Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video

Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is releasing a tutorial video titled, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” aimed at providing support and guidance to Alabama’s small business owners. The tutorial video includes information...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm

Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm. Studies continue to show that...

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Alabama WIC funding in danger amid federal government shutdown

Alabama WIC funding in danger amid federal government shutdown

Alabama health chief worries about WIC funding for families amid US shutdown. Program helps pregnant women and babies with essential nutrition support. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s top public health official said Thursday he is worried about...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency getting major grant for traffic enforcement, safe driving campaigns

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency getting major grant for traffic enforcement, safe driving campaigns

Agencies around Alabama are getting more than $9 million that will go toward boosting traffic law enforcement and encouraging safe driving practices. The grants, announced by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, will enable the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...

Owner:  University of Alabama
Alabama launches $16 million Alabama Digital Education Network to bridge rural divide

Alabama launches $16 million Alabama Digital Education Network to bridge rural divide

Alabama officials have announced the launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network, a $16 million public–private initiative aimed at bringing tech training and broadband access to rural communities. The project, led by Ed Farm with support from...

Owner:  Paul Shashy & Thomas Harris
Alabama Muslim group says Sen. Tuberville’s proposed ban of Sharia Law is ‘unconstitutional’ – Coach fired back

Alabama Muslim group says Sen. Tuberville’s proposed ban of Sharia Law is ‘unconstitutional’ – Coach fired back

On Thursday, an Alabama Muslim organization blasted U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s proposal to block the use of Sharia law in American courts and to restrict entry to foreign nationals who advocate for it. CAIR-Alabama, the state chapter of the...

Owner:  Paul Shashy & Thomas Harris
Who’s ahead in Alabama’s Lt. Governor’s race? New poll shows former Bama QB is second

Who’s ahead in Alabama’s Lt. Governor’s race? New poll shows former Bama QB is second

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is ahead in a wide-open race for lieutenant governor, while a former University of Alabama quarterback who is reportedly considering a run for the office is in second, according to a new poll. Allen leads with...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Alabama’s high school sports association is wrong to obstruct school choice: op-ed

Alabama’s high school sports association is wrong to obstruct school choice: op-ed

This is a guest opinion column Last month, a judge in Alabama slapped a temporary restraining order on the Alabama High School Athletic Association, barring it from excluding students who participate in the state’s private school choice program....

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Tombigbee Electric brings high-speed internet to rural Alabama

Tombigbee Electric brings high-speed internet to rural Alabama

HAMILTON, Ala. (WCBI) – Tombigbee Electric Cooperative hosted a celebration at its Hamilton headquarters on Thursday — marking the completion of its expansion of broadband service. It’s called Freedom Fiber, and it will deliver internet to homes,...

Owner:  Charles H. Morris
Poarch Creeks bankroll new PAC with $3.5 million donation ahead of 2026 elections

Poarch Creeks bankroll new PAC with $3.5 million donation ahead of 2026 elections

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) donated $3.5 million to its new political action committee (PAC) on Wednesday. The new PCI PAC was registered in September with the Alabama Secretary of State's office, ahead of the upcoming 2026 election...

Owner:  Bryan Dawson
TROY alumna Dana Hendrix named Director of Development for the Sorrell College of Business

TROY alumna Dana Hendrix named Director of Development for the Sorrell College of Business

TROY alumna Dana Hendrix has been named Director of Development in the Sorrell College of Business. Before joining TROY’s Development Office team in October, she served as the Workforce Development Coordinator at Southeast AlabamaWorks!...

Owner:  Troy University
The Heart Of Alabama Football Is The Women Behind It

The Heart Of Alabama Football Is The Women Behind It

One of our great contributors, on-air and online here at Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa, Holli Mack, decided to share some thoughts on women and football here in Alabama! Even though we lost and that stings, better days are ahead, my friends. I love...

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