News State library chair: Fairhope won’t get funding if “sexually explicit” books remain Fairhope's library faces defunding after a vote to keep challenged books in the teen section. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 2025
News Fairhope library moves some books, keeps others amid funding fight Fairhope's library board moved five books and kept nine others amid a heated funding dispute over "sexually explicit" definitions and state code. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2025
News Alabamians join millions nationwide for “No Kings” protest Hundreds gathered Saturday morning carrying signs to denounce the presidency of Donald Trump, joining millions nationwide in the "No Kings" protest. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products Ivey signed the “pink tax” law, eliminating state sales tax on diapers, baby formula, and feminine hygiene products. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2025
Public safety ALDOT warns of “unpaid toll” text scam ALDOT warned citizens about a new text scam claiming unpaid toll fees. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2025
Prisons State kills Gregory Hunt in third execution of 2025 Gregory Hunt was executed Tuesday, the state's third execution of 2025. This marked the fifth use of the controversial nitrogen hypoxia method. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2025
Courts Lawsuit challenging Alabama real estate board’s racial quota dismissed Judge Austin Huffaker Jr. denied the American Alliance for Equal Rights' request to substitute attorney Laura Clark as plaintiff. Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2025
Local news Library challenger running for Madison City Council Rachel Homolak has made national news for her tactics challenging libraries in Missouri and Alabama. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2025
State Law takes effect requiring collection of immigrant biometric data Enforcement of the law will be funded through new circuit and municipal court fees. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2025
Courts State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2025