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Alabama beach businesses announce seasonal hiring events, incentives
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (328+ words) Two major venues catering to Alabama beach visitors have announced hiring events leading up to the spring vacation season. The Flora-Bama and beachfront restaurant CoastAL Orange Beach, which share some common ownership, have announced separate hiring events in the next…...
University of North Alabama band supporters fear director will retire over ‘unfair working conditions’
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (572+ words) Alumni and fans of the University of North Alabama marching band are rallying together as they fear the band's longtime director, Lloyd Jones, will retire over what they say are "unfair working conditions." In a letter to UNA President Kenneth…...
Alabama to increase CHOOSE funding to give more private school students $7,000 vouchers
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (367+ words) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has committed to putting more money into her flagship school choice program, which gives families up to $7,000 to spend on private school tuition. Ivey said she wants to fund the CHOOSE Act at $250 million in the…...
Getting credit for the classroom: Down in Alabama
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (284+ words) High marks for Alabama Now it should be noted that the state is getting some attention for its progress nationally, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville says he would make improving reading scores a priority if elected. More spending can…...
Alabama officials say dramatic strides in education not getting enough credit: ‘Tides are turning’
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (599+ words) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's administration is highlighting recent increases in education test scores, saying the state is not receiving enough national attention for a turnaround after once ranking dead last in math. During her State of the State address Tuesday,…...
Huntsville looks to add another 650 acres, including land for new school
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (275+ words) Huntsville's city limits are expected to expand by another 650 acres next week. The Huntsville City Council will vote on two annexations at its meeting on Jan. 22, the largest of which is just off Interstate 565 in Limestone County. That property, 648.44 acres,…...
Alabama colleges want $2.7 billion for faculty pay, safety costs
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (277+ words) Alabama public colleges and universities are seeking a bump in education funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. They say the increase is needed to cover faculty and staff salary increases and rising insurance and retirement costs. The Alabama Commission on Higher…...
10 fastest-growing jobs in the US, according to LinkedIn
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (331+ words) Many Americans are worried about how artificial intelligence will disrupt the job market. Should you be worried about your job? LinkedIn's annual Jobs on the Rise 2026 list identified the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. over the past three years. The list…...
See Alabama’s 9 new specialty license plates
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (198+ words) Newly redesigned licensed plates for 2026 Nine specialty tags in Alabama got a makeover with the new year. Seven of the redone tags are for educational institutions, according to a memo from the Alabama Department of Revenue. Schools with newly redesigned…...
Will Alabama teachers get a pay raise? Lawmakers face tough choice with rising insurance costs
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (453+ words) Before the start of the 2026 session, numerous Alabama lawmakers said they're "hopeful" they can give teachers a pay raise. How much? It depends. Rep. Terri Collins, R-Morgan County, chair of the Education Policy Committee, said she knows of a proposal…...