Tag: RETIREMENT

After 39 years in law enforcement, Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge announced he will retire on May 1. Patridge said he gave careful consideration to retirement over the past year.

Baldwin County Superintendent Eddie Tyler sent a letter to colleagues and a letter to parents and families on Friday following the announcement of his retirement.

After serving in the Alabama House of Representatives for 16 years, State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2026.

In an email sent on Tuesday, the former Alabama Speaker of the House said the decision was related to personal health issues and was made after much thought and prayer.

Thomas “Tom” Mims can be seen every morning at the Columbiana Piggly Wiggly bagging groceries and clearing shopping carts from the parking lot. The 86-year-old has slowed down a little over the years, but his granddaughter, Candice Lash said he has never stopped.

Beloved Mobile news anchor Bill Riales announced he will retire after nearly 50 years in broadcasting and 25 years at WKRG News 5.

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond will retire on November 29. Thurmond announced the news on Thursday, thanking Mayor Randall Woodfin for the opportunity.

After years of service to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey’s Office of Information Technology Secretary Marty Redden is retiring and Ivey's office announced his replacement on Friday. Secretary Mark Redden was appointed by Ivey in July 2019.

If passed this legislative session, a new bill in the Alabama House of Representatives would allow beneficiaries of the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to earn a salary of as much as $52,000 a year while still receiving retirement benefits.

Retire Guide ranked Alabama as the second-best state for military members to retire, behind Florida and ahead of Virginia. Coming in last place at No. 50, Alaska was deemed the least favorable state for veterans to retire in.