News APLS fires state library director after year of tensions Board member Ron Snider called Pack's termination "a result of unfounded allegations made about her by extremists, including on this board." Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Immigrants rally against antagonistic bills at State House Dozens of immigrants marched from Cramton Bowl to the Alabama Statehouse to make their voices heard to Republican lawmakers. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House passes $192 million tax relief package If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent. Jacob HolmesMarch 19, 2025
News Trump order threatens funding for Alabama libraries The order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to state libraries. Jacob HolmesMarch 18, 2025
Courts DOJ drops lawsuit that halted Alabama’s voter purge The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2025
Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2025
Local news Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year. Jacob HolmesMarch 12, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2025
State SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by urging others to continue the march Leaders said the chaos and confusion of today's political climate is a threat to the civil rights that Bloody Sunday leaders worked so hard... Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2025
Legislature House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025