Alabama news

Here are some recent news stories from Alabama:

Politics

• Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2022, ending speculation about her political future. (Source: AL.com)
• The Alabama Senate has passed a bill that would allow the state to opt out of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. (Source: The Birmingham News)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Birmingham. (Source: WBRC Fox 6 News)
• A former Alabama police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring. (Source: The Montgomery Advertiser)

Education

• The University of Alabama has announced plans to build a new $100 million engineering building on its campus in Tuscaloosa. (Source: The Tuscaloosa News)
• The Alabama State Board of Education has approved a new curriculum for high school students that includes courses in computer science and coding. (Source: AL.com)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to build a new fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama, creating hundreds of new jobs. (Source: The Birmingham Business Journal)
• The Alabama Department of Commerce has announced that it will provide $1 million in funding to support the development of a new manufacturing facility in Mobile. (Source: The Mobile Press-Register)

Sports

• The Alabama Crimson Tide football team has been ranked No. 1 in the country in the latest AP poll. (Source: ESPN)
• The Birmingham Barons, the city's minor league baseball team, have announced plans to move to a new stadium in the city's Lakeview District. (Source: The Birmingham News)

Weather

• A severe weather outbreak has affected parts of Alabama, with reports of tornadoes and damaging winds. (Source: The Weather Channel)
• The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of the state, warning of temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Source: AL.com)