The need to resolve Alabama’s statewide teacher shortage issue led to the creation of a new fully online early child development degree offered by Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences. The program was formed in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. The fully online program will be offered in
During a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capital Journal,” State Rep. Terri Collins of Decatur, who authored the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, detailed how efforts to support infants could soon be addressed by state lawmakers. In this year’s regular session of the legislature, $4 million in the general budget
The air outside isn’t the only thing heating up quick in Alabama. The state’s track record in economic development continues its hot streak. Now that she’s officially the Republican nominee for governor, Kay Ivey will no doubt tout Alabama’s recent record of bringing in new industry and jobs while she’s
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2021. The honor reflects strong recruitment results for the Alabama team, with companies announcing new facilities and expansion projects involving $7.7 billion in new capital
Craig Field, the airport and industrial park in Selma, will soon become to the nation’s first remote Tower Air Traffic Control Center as well as a unique training academy as part of a project that could revolutionize control services in the United States. Advanced ATC Inc., an air traffic control academy
In a recent interview with Fox News, Former U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett had a backpack full of negative education news to share, noting the benchmark of third-grade reading proficiency and how badly many school districts are missing it, often due to pandemic-induced learning loss. But he he also pointed to a bright spot: the continual and
With House Speaker Mac McCutcheon retiring from the Alabama Legislature after four terms in the House and seven years as Speaker, the role of Speaker in the House of Representatives is up for grabs. The two top names vying for the spot right now are House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter
Boeing contributes more than $2.7 billion each year to Alabama’s economy, along with 9,400 jobs in its sprawling operations and support network. The global space and defense manufacturer, which is marking its 60th year in the state, conducts a wide range of business activities in the Huntsville region, from protecting the
Former congressman Bradley Byrne has been named president and CEO of Mobile’s Chamber of Commerce. Byrne served as a state legislator from 2003 to 2007, representing the state’s 32nd Senate district. He was chancellor of the state’s community college system from 2007 to 2009. When Rep. Jo Bonner resigned from congress
Officials in Dothan have formally kicked off a project to build a 100,000-square-foot speculative building in the Sam Houston Industrial Park to better prepare the southeast Alabama city for industrial prospects. The building will be located on a 41-acre site called Lot 3 in the platted industrial park at 102
