The resignation of Governor Robert Bentley ends a huge political shakeup for the state of Alabama. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was the first to go. Hubbard was the head of the legislative branch of government until June of 2016, when he was found guilty of violating ethics laws and was removed from office. Former Chief Justice Roy…
An old schoolroom at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Montgomery School Superintendent Margaret Allen says she hopes Community Schools will survive in the Federal Education Budget. She made her comment in our interview with her about the state takeover of the non-magnet schools in the system. Federal funding for the programs has been eliminated in the budget proposed by…
Alabama’s overcrowded prisons are once again front and center at the State House. The governor’s plan to build four new prisons and demolish the aging facilities came up in a senate committee and lots of people for and against the plan were in attendance. It’s basically the same plan with the same name, the Prison Transformation Act. Lawmakers couldn’t work…
In today’s modern world, convenience and fast paced service has become the “NORM”, but that’s not stopping some from slowing down. Our Jeff Sanders is checking out some local gathering spots that are still bringing communities together. For this adventure, Jeff travels to the “Old Gin Creek Store” in Crenshaw county. Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama, country stores
In today’s modern world, convenience and fast paced service has become the “NORM”, but that’s not stopping some from slowing down. Our Jeff Sanders is checking out some local gathering spots that are still bringing communities together. Jeff’ makes a trip to the Jefferson Country Store in Marengo County. Jefferson Country Store on Facebook Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama,…
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is now a senator after Governor Robert Bentley appointed him to fill the seat left vacant by Jeff Session. Sessions was confirmed by the senate Wednesday night to be U.S. Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley spent the last several months whittling the short list of candidates from over 100, then down to 20. Luther Strange…
In his state of the state address, the Governor Robert Bentley said he wants to get rid of the state food tax. That’s been something that democrats have pushed for years. But Governor Bentley said the first step is to create a task force to look into exactly what that would do. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh was caught…
If you’ve noticed a lot of people wearing red today, its for a good reason. They’re doing their part on this National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke. National Wear Red day first came about to bring national attention to the fact that heart disease is the number 1 killer in women. State Health Officer,…
It’s hard to miss the yellow scarves advertising school choice week, especially at the School Choice Week Rally. About 2,000 students, parents, and supporters came out for the event. Ibrahim Lee, an activist for school choice, says we need to keep pushing for opportunities. “We live in a time right now where the inequalities in education are so disparing across the…
Alabama News Network has obtained the official show cause letter from state school superintendent Michael Sentance to the Montgomery School Board. The letter outlines the deficiencies within the school system that could lead to a state takeover. Sentance says that the reasons are both financial and academic. Sentance goes on to say he expects a response and a plan from…
