Auburn employees fired over social media posts, says university president
Multiple employees at Auburn University were terminated Wednesday for what Auburn President Christopher Roberts described as "insensitive" social media posts.
Alabama education boss sends letter about social media posts
In a letter sent to school superintendents, the leader of Alabama's Education Department said that "inappropriate" social media posts will result in investigations and disciplinary action.
Alabama program to provide aid to two-year students seeking bachelors’ degrees
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education has introduced a program that will provide state funding to those with two-year college degrees to attend four-year institutions and earn bachelor's degrees.
Alabama aviation charter school loses bid for new location
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission denied a charter school's application for a new campus in Birmingham for a second time.
Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission says backlog has been nearly eliminated
The director of the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission said the commission has nearly cleared a backlog of claims that led to protests by nonprofit groups and the first direct legislative appropriations to the commission in its four-decade history.
A Birmingham shooting led to a state Glock switch ban. What can it do in the city?
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Alabama schools to implement state approved anti-vaping policies
Alabama schools are set to implement a new system to prevent vaping by public school students in the coming academic year.
Federal court hears arguments in Alabama professors, students’ lawsuit against anti-DEI law
BIRMINGHAM — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit alleging an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last year violates the constitutional rights of professors and students.
Study: Huntsville’s population climbing, other major Alabama cities’ growth stalled
A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama found that several cities across Alabama have stalled in population growth.
