Alabama City-County Management Association announces new slate of officers for 2025-26

FROM STAFF REPORTS AUBURN – The Alabama City-County Management Association has announced its new slate of officers and board members for the 2025-26 term. Approved during the association’s annual summer conference, these individuals represent a cross-section of leaders dedicated to advancing the role of professional local government management in Alabama. The new team brings a…

Two Alabama students selected among 2025 America’s Field Trip awardees

FROM STAFF REPORTS MONTEVALLO – America’s Field Trip is a nationwide initiative encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them, with first-place awardees receiving special behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites. Thousands of students across the country sent in inspiring submissions responding to the prompt “What does America mean to…

ACS receives highest score on audit for 12th year

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – Alabaster City Schools received the highest possible score on its audit for the 12th year in a row. During a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 9, the Alabaster City Schools Board of Education accepted a financial audit from Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC which reported an…

Alabama City-County Management Association announces new slate of officers for 2025-26

FROM STAFF REPORTS AUBURN – The Alabama City-County Management Association has announced its new slate of officers and board members for the 2025-26 term. Approved during the association’s annual summer conference, these individuals represent a cross-section of leaders dedicated to advancing the role of professional local government management in Alabama. The new team brings a…

Pelham City Council adopts streamlined parking ordinance

FROM STAFF REPORTS PELHAM – The Pelham City Council recently adopted a new, streamlined parking ordinance designed to improve enforcement, enhance public safety and align parking regulations with modern land use and development patterns. This update establishes clearer and more consistent standards for parking throughout the city. The new ordinance also addresses ongoing issues such…

ACS receives highest score on audit for 12th year

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – Alabaster City Schools received the highest possible score on its audit for the 12th year in a row. During a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 9, the Alabaster City Schools Board of Education accepted a financial audit from Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC which reported an…