Missionary, editor Janet Erwin dies April 26

April 26, 2025

“I’m thankful God bestowed on me gifts and abilities I’ve tried to faithfully use in His kingdom work.” —Janet Erwin upon her retirement in December 2020

Alabama House committee approves record $12.1B education package

April 23, 2025

An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a $12.1 billion education budget package, including an additional $80 million for the state’s new school choice program, nearly doubling the original allocation.

Bills mandating device content filters, age verification head to Alabama House committees

April 23, 2025

Two bills that aim to increase safety guardrails for minors using smartphones and tablets are expected to be taken up by members of the Alabama House this week in committee after passing out of the Senate last week.

New path to high school graduation: What Alabama parents need to know

April 21, 2025

A new high school diploma pathway – the Workforce Pathways Diploma – will be available starting this fall, and students are making decisions right now during registration that could shape their futures.

Education bills clear committee

April 18, 2025

Several education bills moved across committees in the Alabama legislature.

Lawmakers see bills regarding teacher injury compensation, health care officials refusing blood draw requests

April 17, 2025

The Alabama Legislature sees bills regarding teacher injury compensation, health care officials refusing blood draw requests, driver’s licenses and ATV use.