Legislature Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt. Mary Claire WootenNovember 21, 2024
Congress Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate. Mary Claire WootenNovember 20, 2024
Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire WootenNovember 19, 2024
State ABC Board unanimously approves new training for serving alcohol The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts. Mary Claire WootenNovember 15, 2024
Courts Family weighs lawsuit after veteran’s death in Macon County jail John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond. Mary Claire WootenNovember 14, 2024
State Alabama chief justice-elect advocates for more programs to reduce recidivism Alabama Chief Justice-elect Stewart emphasized expanding courts and job programs at the Alabama Reentry meeting Tuesday. Mary Claire WootenNovember 13, 2024
Local news Birmingham’s homicide rate passes 2023 total Birmingham's homicides have surged in 2024, passing last year's total with a month and a half left in the year. Mary Claire WootenNovember 12, 2024
Legislature Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation Sen. Chris Elliott blocks all contracts at the contract review meeting on Thursday to persuade the ABC Board to comply with a 2023 law. Mary Claire WootenNovember 8, 2024
Prisons Federal judge rules that third nitrogen gas execution may proceed Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. rejected the claims that the method violates constitutional protections. Mary Claire WootenNovember 7, 2024
Elections Alabama’s election process and rules for counting votes Alabama utilizes paper ballots and optical scanners, limits mail-in ballots and has no early voting. Mary Claire WootenNovember 6, 2024