Local news Huntsville Library moves challenged books after updating policy The relocated books include one with non-sexual cartoonish nudity and one about gender identity with no nudity or sexually explicit content. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Local news Tuscaloosa residents reject property tax increase for schools Tuscaloosa voters rejected a referendum that would have increased property taxes by 22 percent, falling 705 votes short. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 25, 2024
Local news Decatur City Council OKs more hours for police department review The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 20, 2024
Local news Montgomery selected to participate in Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative The initiative will provide extensive support to cities in their pursuit of transformative solutions to combat climate change. StaffSeptember 20, 2024
Local news “Southern Exposure” donated to all 18 Birmingham public library locations Southern Exposure is an award-winning documentary series educating the public about Alabama’s natural resources. StaffSeptember 20, 2024
Local news Madison DA office: Court records tell the whole story in city councilman’s theft case Devyn Keith told voters recently that 2023 theft charges against him were not accurate. The Madison DA's office pushed back on that claim. Josh MoonSeptember 19, 2024
Local news Food Bank of North Alabama receives $100,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities The Food Bank has seen a 48 percent increase in the need for food assistance in just Madison County since October 2023. StaffSeptember 19, 2024
Municipal elections Labor backs Watkins, King in Huntsville runoff elections The North Alabama Area Labor Council has publicly endorsed Watkins and King in their respective races. Alex JobinSeptember 18, 2024
Local news Montgomery County Commission approves fiscal year 2025 budget The budget includes $54 million for general government operations and $51 million for public safety. StaffSeptember 18, 2024
Local news Montgomery schools chief’s resignation accepted at contentious meeting At a packed meeting, the MPS board voted to accept the resignation of Melvin Brown, a very popular figure in the city. Josh MoonSeptember 17, 2024
Municipal elections Kevin “KD” Dunn announces candidacy for mayor of Pleasant Grove Dunn was elected to the Pleasant Grove City Council in 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2024