Featured Opinion Jacob Holmes’ top 5 stories of 2023 I’ve spent a lot of time covering the book-challenging campaign against public libraries. Jacob HolmesDecember 27, 2023
Education Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors. Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2023
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Economy Report: Alabama hunger soaring after federal aid cuts That figure represents 12.8 percent of Alabama residents and includes 17.3 percent of children. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
State Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Governor Ivey announces latest round of appointments The appointments include filling a vacancy on the Roanoke City Council. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023