New Schools Chief Steps Into Turbulent Education Climate
Alabama has a new public schools chief. Last week, the State Board of Education selected Michael Sentance. He’s the former secretary of education of Massachusetts and worked with the U.S. Department of Education. But he’s never been a classroom teacher or principal and he was chosen over three Alabama candidates. That has some in the education community in an uproar. We talk about the situation with Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald.
John Archibald
Alabama is full of big news stories. From the removal of the Confederate battle flag, to gay marriage, to Birmingham's increase in the minimum wage. It's a lot for journalists to keep up with and a lot of great materials for columnists like AL.com and The Birmingham News' John Archibald. He discusses the city, county and state politics in forums large and small.
John Archibald says Former Birmingham Water Works Board President’s Sentence a Slap on the Wrist
12-13-2019
Sherry Lewis, the former chair of the Birmingham Water Works Board, will not go to prison despite being convicted of two felony ethics charges. A judge sentenced Lewis Thursday.
Internal City Government Spats Affect Election Outcome
08-24-2017
Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses the results of Tuesday’s municipal elections in Birmingham.
Republicans Prepare for Battle in Senate Runoff
08-17-2017
Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses this week’s U.S Senate primary and next week’s municipal election in Birmingham.
Outgoing State Ethics Commissioner Takes Aim at Fellow Commissioners
08-10-2017
An outgoing member of the Alabama Ethics Commission says the panel has been lax in upholding rules to keep state government in line.
Trump’s Attacks on Sessions Become Part of U.S. Senate Primary
07-27-2017
Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses the Republican side of the special primary election for U.S. Senate.
