Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts

25 of the biggest groundbreakings + new developments announced this year in Alabama: Bama Buzz – Dec. 19

… From high schools to community colleges to large universities, many exciting developments are coming to Alabama’s education institutions… The University of Alabama announced a $96M tech building coming to campus, targeting a 2026 completion. In October, The University of Alabama broke ground on the new Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts.

Primary Election Ballots

Trump makes history as first candidate to be removed from state’s primary ballot: WVUA-TV – Dec. 22

It is the first time, a possible president has been taken off the ballot. The state was able to do this because elections are overseen by each state’s, secretary of state. According to University of Alabama political science professor, Dr. Allen Linken, the election system provides reason for the action itself of taking Trump’s name off the ballot.

Police Policy

Can a city council in Alabama regulate its police?: Al.com – Dec. 24

Matthew Valasik, associate professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama, said police generally do not like being scrutinized, and that reform measures often take a long time to implement.