State Patriot Front resurfaces in Birmingham The hate group has been most active in Birmingham, focusing mostly on graffiti and vandalism. Members recently protested a Prattville pride picnic in person. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2023
Courts Judge holds final hearing before Cannabis Commission restarts licensing process The commission confirmed it still plans to award licenses Thursday, setting up a new phase in the litigation proceedings. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2023
Elections ALGOP creates standing rule to block AEA funding in school board races The rule would prohibit GOP candidates in school board races from taking campaign donations from the Alabama Education Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Party politics ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Party politics Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor." Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2023
State Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Health Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Courts “We’re not back at square one.” Federal court refuses to relitigate Section Two violation Republicans in the state Legislature reportedly crafted the new map with the intent of once again provoking a U.S. Supreme Court challenge. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2023
National UAB infectious disease expert tapped to replace Fauci at NIH Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2023
Party politics ALGOP chair submits rule change to ban AEA donations in school board races The rule change comes as tensions rise between the Republican Party and the AEA. Jacob HolmesAugust 2, 2023