Governor Gov. Ivey wins inaugural Capital Legacy Impact Award The Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce honored Ivey for her decade of leadership and impact on the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesDecember 11, 2025
News Islamic Academy of Alabama drops relocation plans after Islamaphobic pushback Following inflammatory remarks from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew its relocation request to Hoover City Council. Jacob HolmesDecember 9, 2025
News Civil rights leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott The events both reflected on the history of the movement and on the future of the fight for civil rights. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2025
Prisons Alabama prisoners planning new work strike in 2026 With scrutiny of Alabama prisons at a high point, prisoners are planning a new work strike to demand change. Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2025
News Bells toll across country to honor 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks arrest From Alabama to Washington, D.C., communities paused simultaneously to honor the exact moment a quiet act of defiance changed history. Jacob HolmesDecember 3, 2025
News Read Freely donates $40K to Fairhope library to replace state funds The Fairhope library has already lost more than $20,000 in state aid. Jacob HolmesDecember 2, 2025
News Cam Ward to receive national award for Alabama’s reentry success Ward will be one of seven national leaders to receive the Addiction Policy Forum's annual award. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2025
Legislature Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards Representative Ontario Tillman filed legislation allowing Alabamians to add a special insignia to their IDs, signifying an invisible medical condition. Jacob HolmesNovember 26, 2025
Local news Marion water restored after three days without access A major system failure shut down businesses and endangered vulnerable residents, highlighting critical infrastructure needs in rural Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 25, 2025
State APLS bans transgender depictions in youth books, delays Fairhope funding The board also voted to require all libraries to offer youth library cards with restricted access. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2025