Courts Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit. Wesley Walter51 minutes ago
Local news Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency. Mary Claire WootenJuly 15, 2025
Party politics Alabama Minority GOP elects George Williams as new chairman A Vietnam veteran and retired DEA agent, Williams' leadership experience shaped his vision for conservative outreach across Alabama. StaffJuly 15, 2025
State Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings this week following appointment of new chair The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair. Alex JobinJuly 14, 2025
State Attorney General announces $11 million for Alabama from nationwide opioid settlement Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers who contributed to the opioid crisis. StaffJuly 14, 2025
Education Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms Gov. Kay Ivey announced 58 new classrooms, bringing the total to 1,528 and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities across the state. StaffJuly 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding Sewell and other House Democrats outlined the impact this decision will have on schools, teachers, and families and demanded transparency. StaffJuly 14, 2025
Infrastructure Opinion | Investing in infrastructure is investing in Alabama’s future With the right investment and prioritized planning, we will not only recover from this missed opportunity—we will rise stronger. Phillip RigsbyJuly 14, 2025
Education Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2025
Governor Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB Stephanie Azar will lead the State Employees’ Insurance Board after 13 years at Medicaid. StaffJuly 11, 2025