News Community leaders to boycott Walmart in wake of cuts to diversity programs The boycott at a Roebuck Walmart is part of a national effort that hopes to push back on attacks on DEI programs that benefit... Josh MoonNovember 29, 2024
News Man wounded at 2020 Huntsville protests shares his story Those protests occurred as Americans across the country called for reform to address police brutality. Alex JobinNovember 21, 2024
News Jawan Dallas said he did not want to be the next George Floyd before dying "I do not want to be the next George Floyd." These were the words Jawan Dallas reportedly said before dying on July 2. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
Corruption Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
State Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices. StaffApril 20, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | For Emmett Till’s family and the rest of us The message was clear. Challenging white supremacy – or appearing to do so – was a death sentence. David PersonMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Anti-riot bill moves to Senate Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Senate committee approves two monument bills One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature House committee holds public hearing on riot bill The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2022