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01/07/2025

The state’s education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program.

Families that have been approved can access their funding through the ClassWallet platform. The money helps pay for school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies and other qualifying educational expenses at approved education service providers (ESPs).

Since CHOOSE Act applications opened in January 2025, students in every county applied, totaling 36,873 students.

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01/07/2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to rise across the state.

To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates from noon Thursday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The temporary suspension is in place to protect drivers and construction and maintenance crews.

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01/07/2025

A pair of former Alabama A&M Bulldogs recently crossed paths on the practice field of the Baltimore Ravens – and this time, they weren’t just sharing a campus legacy.

One is the newest member of the team’s offensive line; the other is capturing every play from behind the lens.

Rookie Carson Vinson, recently met Da’Vonta Ealy, the Ravens’ football video operations coordinator, during practices at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. Their connection extends beyond the field, rooted deeply in their shared Alabama A&M experience.

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01/07/2025

The repair consisted of raising the bridge slightly, repairing steel rebar within the girder, preparing the old concrete surface, constructing wooden forms and pouring new concrete.

PRICEVILLE — After working around the clock since Saturday night, contractors completed repairs to the bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 about 14 hours ahead of schedule. All lanes of I-65 are […]

01/07/2025

“In just the first year, our state’s ESA program is incredibly popular, providing opportunity, flexibility and choice when it comes to our children’s education." - Gov. Kay Ivey

MONTGOMERY — The state’s education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were established by the state’s CHOOSE Act […]

01/07/2025

The branding aligns with a broader University of Alabama System initiative to create a more cohesive visual identity among the three campuses — UAH, the University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

HUNTSVILLE — Gone are the days of being referred to as “Alabama Huntsville” or “Alabama Huntsville Chargers.” The University of Alabama in Huntsville has launched refreshed and comprehensive brand identity […]

01/07/2025

“It’s really important for me to have another person from Alabama A&M in the same situation as me, because they’re able to support me from right here.” - Carson Vinson

BALTIMORE — A pair of former Alabama A&M Bulldogs recently crossed paths on the practice field of the Baltimore Ravens – and this time, they weren’t just sharing a campus […]

01/07/2025

“This project will meet a need for retail in our city limits to the east, keeping tax dollars in Athens.” - Mayor Ronnie Marks

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a state grant to help grow its retail base and sales taxes, Mayor Ronnie Marks announced. Gov. Kay Ivey notified Marks today […]

01/07/2025

"... this annual program serves as a grassroots effort to identify schools and communities that build strong partnerships and embrace innovative safety technologies to protect and support their school children year-around." - AG Steve Marshall

MONTGOMERY – Citing the importance of “protecting the health and safety of our children,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools […]

01/07/2025

The recently acquired property, purchased from the Berkebile family, is just north of the Fleming Trailhead at the end of Spragins Hollow Road.

HUNTSVILLE — Continuing its commitment to protecting a vital natural area in North Huntsville, the Land Trust of North Alabama added a piece of land to Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. […]

01/07/2025

The temporary suspension is in place to protect drivers and construction and maintenance crews.

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to […]

01/07/2025

Priceville might feel like a small town, but the numbers tell a different story and Mayor Sam Heflin is preparing for what comes next.

Heflin was re-elected last week without opposition, along with four of the town’s five city council members. It’s his second full term as mayor, and he sees the unopposed qualification as a vote of confidence.