News Civil Rights foot soldier Sheyann Webb-Christburg to be honored at Selma the Musical debut Webb-Christburg was the youngest participant in the historic Selma March. StaffFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Craig Lipscomb appointed to House Transportation Committee Lipscomb will continue to serve as vice chair of both the House Health and Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit committees. StaffFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed." Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Courts Alabama Medical Association urges reevaluation of court’s IVF embryo ruling The immediate cessation of IVF services by UAB, Alabama's largest health system, underscores the ruling's chilling effect. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Courts ALSC ruling on frozen embryos sparks legal uproar The court has effectively extended the legal protections afforded to minors to include frozen embryos. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | We don’t need DEI in Alabama. Just ask the Gunn family how equal things are If we taught DEI concepts in Alabama, people might wonder why the state AG was apologizing to a guy convicted of killing a Black... Josh MoonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Local news Acclaimed Boston performing arts troupe, Selma students to premiere “Selma Again” The world premiere of Selma Again will take place during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend. StaffFebruary 22, 2024