State Steve Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold transgender sports ban laws Alabama's attorney general filed two amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold laws separating public school sports teams by biological sex. Wesley Walter21 hours ago
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Infrastructure Mobile River Bridge project advances as ALDOT, KMT begin pre-construction work Ed Austin, ALDOT chief engineer, called the development a major milestone. StaffMay 7, 2025
Education In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section Minors must be 18 or have parental approval to access YA and adult titles like Hunger Games and Bathe the Cat. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act” The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid. Alex JobinMay 5, 2025
Economy Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness. StaffMay 5, 2025
Education Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team. Chance PhillipsMay 2, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $7.6 million for road, bridge project funding Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally. StaffMay 1, 2025
Education UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest UA College Democrats and allies, including Beto O’Rourke and Doug Jones, will rally at Snow Hinton Park today to protest President Trump’s commencement appearance. StaffMay 1, 2025
Education Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state. StaffMay 1, 2025
Public safety Data reveals Alabama to have fifth highest rate of gun violence in the U.S. With a rate of 213.6 shooting incidents per 100,000 residents, Alabama ranks fifth in gun violence per capita. Alex JobinApril 29, 2025