National Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests Millions of Americans are set to voice their opposition to increasingly authoritarian actions by the Trump administration in a coordinated grassroots effort. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2025
State ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2025
Legislature Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026 After tallying votes, Arise announced it would focus on seven policy areas next year, including health equity and justice reform. Alex JobinOctober 13, 2025
Courts AG Marshall signs onto amicus brief supporting deployment of National Guard to Chicago Alabama's attorney general joined a legal effort supporting the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard members to Chicago. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2025
National Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh Ho Nieh, Trump's nominee for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, served the agency for 23 years in various leadership roles. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2025
News Alabama Athletic Commission shuts down illegal fighting event in Cherokee County Authorities shut down an unlicensed combat sports event near Weiss Lake, citing dangerous conditions and violations of Alabama law. Alex JobinOctober 8, 2025
Congress Alabama’s US Senators sponsor resolution to recognize “Religious Education Week” Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, alongside 25 colleagues, introduced a resolution aiming to affirm the importance of religious education. Alex JobinOctober 7, 2025
News Turning Point USA to host anti-abortion speaking event at the University of Alabama The event will be the first public gathering hosted by the organization at the university since Charlie Kirk's death. Alex JobinOctober 6, 2025
Local news Birmingham invests $372,000 to make Safe Streets: Eastlake initiative permanent The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year. Alex JobinOctober 3, 2025
News How Black women with ties to Alabama shaped modern human rights Keisha N. Blain's new book highlights the often underrepresented stories of Black women who played a foundational role in shaping human rights. Alex JobinOctober 2, 2025