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
Featured Opinion Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from marching, from pushing, from refusing to be silenced. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state. Mary Claire WootenMarch 7, 2025
Legislature House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Local news Brother of man shot by Decatur Police delays mayoral candidacy announcement Nicholas Perkins was expected to announce his mayoral candidacy this week in the troubled city, but that has been delayed. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2025
Congress Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not... Josh MoonMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy. Alex JobinMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families These measures would save Alabamians approximately $314.6 million annually. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award Britt was nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation in honor of her service to rural America. StaffMarch 7, 2025
News Inaugural State Agency Job Fair to be held in Montgomery This is an inaugural event for the agencies and is designed to recruit workers for multiple state agencies. StaffMarch 7, 2025