TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – On a hot, muggy Wednesday morning in July, the parking lot at Hewitt-Trussville High School looked more like the first week of school than the middle of summer. Inside, about 1,000 educators were spending four days of their summer preparing for students who will return to class in only a few weeks. […]
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Capitol Journal – July 17, 2026
Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? We have a full show covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics.
Read MoreCapitol Journal – July 17, 2026
Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? We have a full show covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics.
Read MoreTourism Director Lee Sentell retires, Ivey taps Glenda Allred as replacement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this week announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, appointing Glenda Allred in his place. Former Gov. Bob Riley tapped Sentell for the post in 2003, making him the longest-serving director in state history. Ivey said in a statement that the state’s tourism revenue has grown […]
Read MoreTourism Director Lee Sentell retires, Ivey taps Glenda Allred as replacement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this week announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, appointing Glenda Allred in his place. Former Gov. Bob Riley tapped Sentell for the post in 2003, making him the longest-serving director in state history. Ivey said in a statement that the state’s tourism revenue has grown […]
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers attend Farnborough to tell state’s economic development story
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama delegation attending the Farnborough International Airshow on an industry recruitment mission this week includes a few of the state lawmakers who have been key to passing major economic development bills in recent years. “Alabama is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation and we want to show industries […]
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers attend Farnborough to tell state’s economic development story
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama delegation attending the Farnborough International Airshow on an industry recruitment mission this week includes a few of the state lawmakers who have been key to passing major economic development bills in recent years. “Alabama is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation and we want to show industries […]
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