Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes18 hours ago
Education APLS “blacklist” has just one book so far The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama." Jacob HolmesDecember 29, 2023
State Republican stalwart J. Elbert Peters dies at 90 years old Peters was chairman of the Alabama Republican Party during the 1990s, a period of transformative change and growth. StaffDecember 29, 2023
Public safety ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Congress Sewell, Aderholt make friendly Rose Bowl wager with Michigan counterparts The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Michigan Wolverines on Monday, Jan. 1. Jacob HolmesDecember 28, 2023
Prisons ADOC incarcerated deaths, water shortage problems As another year comes to a close, the deaths of incarcerated people continue. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Courts Medical cannabis license dispute heads to court in Montgomery tomorrow These lawsuit are just the latest in a string of legal challenges against the AMCC, painting a picture of a regulatory body struggling with... Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Elections Alabama’s 2nd District voters seek progressive representation, new poll reveals key issues The poll also revealed nuanced concerns among voters: 20 percent are primarily worried about voting rights, while 15 percent are focused on inflation and... Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Courts Federal judge refuses to pause Alabama case on gender-affirming care ban amid legal battle The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S. Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
State Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist” Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added. 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