On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance SB247 by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) that would prohibit protesting outside an individual’s residence in Alabama. Sen. Orr described SB247 as a measure aimed at protecting residents from intimidation and harassment outside their homes. He stated that the bill was initially […]

President Donald Trump has removed Joe Ritch, a well-known Huntsville lawyer, from his position on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. The dismissal took place on April 1 at the president’s direction. Ritch, who was appointed to the board by President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate later that year, […]

The Mountain Brook City Council held a special session on Tuesday morning to appoint Thomas Boulware as the new Chief of Police. Chief Boulware has been a member of the Mountain Brook Police Department for over two decades. For the past three years, he has been the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. He is […]

With the expected increase in the cost of purchasing new cars and the potential rise in the value of used cars, protecting your car’s exterior appearance is more important than ever. One common threat to your vehicle’s beauty and efficiency may be sitting right outside your window: pollen. In Alabama and many other parts of […]

As part of Autism Awareness Month, the Helena Police Department is taking proactive steps to better serve and support individuals with autism in the community. The department recently announced the implementation of the Blue Envelope Program, a thoughtful initiative aimed at facilitating safe and respectful interactions between first responders and autistic drivers. Autism, or Autism […]

Former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette will now face trial for murder after a Morgan County judge ruled he did not act in self-defense when shooting Stephen Perkins in September of 2023. Related: Former Decatur police officer pleads not guilty, waives arraignment Judge Charles Elliot delivered the decision on Monday, stating that Marquette failed to […]

A federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson, came after an abortion fund and healthcare providers filed a lawsuit challenging statements and a brief filed by Marshall in 2023. […]

The runoff election for the Tuscaloosa City Council District 1 seat has taken a dramatic turn in recent days. Security footage obtained byTuscaloosa Patch shows current District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson kicking over a campaign sign belonging to his opponent, Joe Eatmon. The video, taken just before 4 p.m. on the Saturday before the election, […]

The longstanding debate over school funding between the beach cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Baldwin County School System has reignited, as the parties grapple over the distribution of millions of dollars in annual sales tax revenue. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions rooted in the cities’ decision to break away from the […]

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently terminated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office lease in Fairhope, Alabama. The lease, covering a 5,132 square foot space, had an annual cost of $176,859. The termination is effective as of March 3, 2025, and is projected to save taxpayers approximately $707,922. The decision to terminate the […]

After serving the Sand Mountain community for more than a century, Flat Rock School will close its doors at the end of the current academic year. The Jackson County Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the Pre-K through sixth-grade school, citing financial strain, staffing challenges, and declining enrollment as key reasons for […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced new statewide policies banning the use of certain artificial intelligence technologies on Alabama’s government networks and devices. The move follows the release of a final report by the Governor’s Generative AI Task Force, which included recommendations to address risks associated with generative artificial intelligence. “Yesterday, my GenAI Task Force released […]

From sleepless nights to financial worries, stress has become a daily reality for many Alabamians—and it shows in the data. A new 2025 WalletHub study confirms that Alabama ranks among the top 10 most stressed states in the U.S., placing 8th overall. The study analyzed 40 key indicators of stress, including work hours, financial strain, […]

The search for the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools has drawn significant attention from the community, particularly regarding the lack of transparency in the selection process. Due to the issue, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce recently withdrew its sponsorship of planned superintendent candidate receptions, citing concerns about how the process was conducted. While […]

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn its sponsorship of upcoming public receptions and fireside chats featuring Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent finalists. The organization cited concerns over a lack of transparency in the selection process by the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE). The receptions, scheduled for March 24 and 25, were intended […]

The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted last week to withhold approximately $42,000 in state funding from the Fairhope Public Library, escalating tensions in the state’s growing conflict over library content and youth access to certain materials. The decision stems from the board’s determination that the Fairhope library failed to comply with new administrative rules […]

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new law tightening the definition of police impersonation in Alabama. Senate Bill 115, known as the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, was signed into law on March 21, as part of the governor’s ongoing Safe Alabama public safety initiative. The new law expands upon existing statutes that already make impersonating […]

In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Calera on March 15, Calera Baptist Church has found a new temporary home and a renewed sense of unity. The storm carved a nearly ten-mile path of destruction through the area, heavily damaging the church’s sanctuary and forcing a pause in regular worship services. Despite the […]

For one Alabama family now living in the nation’s capital, a whirlwind week brought their small-town values to the national spotlight—when 6-year-old Andi Sofia Doufexis found herself seated behind the President of the United States during a historic White House ceremony. It all started with a phone call. Earlier that week, Andi’s principal contacted her […]

Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was intentionally targeted and killed because he had been subpoenaed to testify in a murder trial, according to court documents cited by various media outlets. Melton, 29, was shot on duty at Birmingham Fire Station 9 on July 12, 2023, alongside fellow firefighter Jamal Jones, who survived but sustained critical injuries. […]

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has responded with cautious confidence, assuring the public that Alabama is prepared to assume expanded responsibilities — as long as federal funding remains consistent. The executive order, signed on March 20, is […]

What began as a small, family-run business in 2003 has grown into one of Alabama’s most innovative food service manufacturers. Southern Visions, LLP, the company behind Sweet Brew® Tea, has transformed the fresh-brewed beverage industry with its innovative tea and sugar pouch system. Now, with multiple expansions and a growing workforce, the company is making […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee convened to discuss House Bill 224, introduced by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). The bill seeks to amend existing laws concerning the obstruction of governmental operations by establishing new boundaries and penalties related to interactions with first responders.​ The proposed legislation would make it […]