Bibb Voice Daily Briefing
October 2, 2026 |
đ Bibb County & Local
Bibb County health providers share in new round of state rural health grants
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation, which serves Bibb County, was awarded $288,637 across three initiatives â simulation training, cancer screening and a rural health digital platform â as part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s second round of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants. Other regional recipients included St. Vincent’s Chilton (UAB) and Greene County Health System.
Source: WBRC |
Alabama Politics
Trump headlines midterm rally in Mobile today
President Trump is set to hold a rally at Mobile’s Mitchell Center today, Oct. 2, part of a campaign swing through GOP-friendly states ahead of the midterms. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m.
Source: NBC 15 (WPMI)
Corey Hill, Ron Sparks face off for Agriculture Commissioner
The race to lead Alabama’s Department of Agriculture and Industries is taking shape, with Corey Hill and Ron Sparks emerging as contenders for the open seat in next year’s elections.
Source: Alabama Reflector |
Alabama Education
Alabama joins new federal K-12 scholarship tax credit program
The U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance on the Education Freedom Tax Credit, letting donors claim up to $1,700 annually for gifts to scholarship organizations funding private school tuition. Alabama is among 30 states that have opted in; the program takes effect in January 2027.
Source: Alabama Reflector |
Economic Development
Alabama climbs to No. 7 on national “Top States for Business” list
Alabama moved up from No. 8 to No. 7 in Area Development magazine’s 2026 rankings, earning top marks for property tax environment, overall cost of doing business and labor cost competitiveness. The state saw $14.6 billion in announced investment and over 9,000 new jobs in 2025.
Source: Yellowhammer News |
Rural Health
State awards nearly $55 million more in rural health grants
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the second round of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants, distributing almost $55 million across 34 awards statewide for cancer screening, EMS services, maternal-fetal health, emergency training and rural workforce development.
Source: WBRC |
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