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Former Alabama VA Commissioner Kent Davis Suing Gov. Kay Ivey over Firing

Kay Ivey · Montgomery

Former Alabama VA Commissioner Kent Davis Suing Gov. Kay Ivey over Firing

65% Center coverage: 14 sources

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Months after Gov. Kay Ivey asked him to resign from the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Kent Davis is now suing over the row. Davis, who led the AVA from 2019 until he resigned last September, filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday, arguing that Ivey had no right to remove him from office. The dispute happened last fall, after Ivey asked Davis to resign over what she alleged was mishandling funds from the A…See the Story

Jay Mitchell to run for Alabama attorney general

Alabama Politics · Montgomery

Jay Mitchell to run for Alabama attorney general

54% Center coverage: 13 sources

Ivey Names State Legislator to Head Alabama Public Service Commission

Kay Ivey · Montgomery

Ivey Names State Legislator to Head Alabama Public Service Commission

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

A new president is being named to lead the state body responsible for regulating public utilities in Alabama.See the Story

Alabama Students Improve in Reading, Graduation, Career Readiness

Coverage: 2 sources

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s public-school students showed improvement on three key measures of academic success, according to data released Thursday by the department of education.Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery See the Story

Alabama Board of Education Releases ACAP Scores Data

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

On this past school year’s ACAP reading test, around 88% of Alabama third graders tested on or above grade level.Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery See the Story

CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor's race

CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist Ja’mel Brown has announced he’s running for governor. Brown says he’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination. He made the announcement yesterday at his campaign headquarters in west Montgomery. Brown said he wants to focus on economic relief, justice reform and education improvements. “I have experience, I have the knowledge, I have the strength and motivation to get into the state Capitol and work w…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Behind the Biscuits: Meet third baseman Brayden Taylor

Action 8 is once again giving you a behind the scenes look at our Montgomery Biscuits. Get to know third baseman Brayden Taylor. From learning to hit a ball at his childhood home in Utah, it seems baseball has always been a part of his life. “Ever since I can remember, I just picked up a bat. I think my first bat was a little foam bat, and then my dad would hold a little foam ball in his hand and we’d use that as a tee basically, and I would jus…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Rockdale Adopts Comprehensive Action Plan to Create Safe Streets and Roads for All

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CONYERS – Rockdale County is on a mission to create safer streets for everyone after the Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a county-wide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan during its meeting June 10.Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery See the Story

Montgomery Zoo welcomes military for annual appreciation day

The Montgomery Zoo hosted its 31st Annual Military Appreciation Day, treating military members and their families to all kinds of fun. Yesterday, all active duty and retired military members and their families received a free full access admission to the zoo. Leaders at the zoo say they want to honor military members and their families. “We’re really thankful to have all the people out,” Bailey Glasgow, marketing and public relations manager at …Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Fire damages home in Montgomery

Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home. The fire happened at a home in the 100 block of Beckview Drive just after 2 o’clock this morning. That location is not far from South Court Street, just south of the bypass. Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Cooper said fire crews saw smoke and flames when they arrived. The people inside the home got out safely. An investigation will determine how the fire started. Categories: Mon…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday ceremonially signed into law a bill known as the “pink tax” law removing the state sales tax on diapers, baby formula, feminine hygiene products and more. House Bill 152 by Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, also removes the state sales tax on baby wipes, breast milk pumping equipment and maternity clothing. Local governments are authorized to opt in and remove local taxes on these products as well. “This is an important…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

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