News Librarians, supporters rail against new regime at Alabama Public Library Service Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2025
News SPLC releases fourth edition of “Whose Heritage?” Confederate memorials report The report tracks both the protection and removal of Confederate memorials located in public spaces, schools, street names and military bases across the U.S. Alex JobinApril 25, 2025
News Yellowhammer Fund reopens abortion access hotline After nearly three years, Yellowhammer Fund can continue their work, providing support for those seeking abortion care out of state. Mary Claire WootenApril 25, 2025
Prisons Alabama Executes James Osgood for 2010 Capital Murder of Tracy Lynn Brown Convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown, Osgood confessed to the crime and ultimately waived his appeals. StaffApril 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts The Trump administration's cuts include up to $70 million for UAB alone. StaffApril 25, 2025
News Alabama teen honored with Connected Nation’s 2025 Student Broadband Hero Award The national nonprofit has only given out four national awards in its 24 years of service. This is the first given to a student. StaffApril 25, 2025
Courts Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday, just eight days after suffering a heart attack. StaffApril 25, 2025
Congress Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama Tuberville claims Auburn residency, but flights, filings, and finances say otherwise — raising legal questions ahead of a potential run for governor. Bill BrittApril 24, 2025
Congress Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall “Trump has made it clear in his agenda that billionaires like Elon Musk are rewarded and Alabama communities like the one here Fort Deposit... Wesley WalterApril 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal Patel visited Huntsville to tour FBI’s facilities on Redstone Arsenal. StaffApril 24, 2025