Legislature State Rep. Oliver confident in passage of “divisive concepts” bill State Rep. Ed Oliver has been trying to ban the teaching of certain “divisive concepts” for the past two years. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2024
Elections Wallace Gilberry drops out of 2nd Congressional District race Republican candidate Wallace Gilberry, a former NFL and University of Alabama athlete, announced his withdrawal Monday. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2024
Education Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2024
Local news Ozark mayor files harassment charges in ongoing citizen feud The charges seem to stem from a series of verbal altercations n the weeks since a censure vote against the mayor. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2024
Education Autauga-Prattville Library Board installs new officers The board also chose applicants to recommend for the remaining vacant positions, but did not release those names. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2024
Elections Ethics director: “We don’t disqualify anybody” When Mike Matthews, an incumbent Republican candidate, was removed from the ballot due to a technical error, he cried foul. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2024
Congress Aderholt visits southern border, calls on Biden to act Aderholt called on Biden to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy as well as complete the border wall. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2024
Legislature Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
Elections Wilkins challenges Palmer to congressional debate Wilkins said he will donate $10,000 to an Alabama veterans’ charity of Palmer’s choosing if Palmer will agree to a debate. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
State State laws take effect as 2024 begins Several new laws went into effect Monday, including one that ended the state's tax on overtime pay. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2024