Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick Darrington4 days ago
Congress Sewell votes for bill that could lead to US TikTok ban "All TikTok has to do to remain operational in the United States is divest from its Chinese-owned parent company," Sewell said. Staff4 days ago
Legislature Big 10 Mayors: Strengthen penalties for firing weapons into buildings, vehicles A bill would increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings. Staff4 days ago
Elections Reps. Sewell, Brown lead bipartisan letter on AI election interference Experts have warned of the negative consequences this could have for voting rights and safety and security of our elections. Staff4 days ago
Legislature Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Local news Prattville Library Board calls special meeting as it seeks to move LGBTQ books No further details were given as to who the board plans to discuss at the meeting. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Legislature A legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered medical cannabis licensing Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC. Josh Moon5 days ago
Congress Sewell’s Kidney PATIENT Act passes out of committee Sewell introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. Staff5 days ago
Congress Reps. Terri Sewell, Jasmine Crockett to visit Miles College for Women’s History Month The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders. Staff5 days ago