Alex Jobin

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Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests

Millions of Americans are set to voice their opposition to increasingly authoritarian actions by the Trump administration in a coordinated grassroots effort.

October 15, 2025

ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers

The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment.

October 14, 2025

Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026

After tallying votes, Arise announced it would focus on seven policy areas next year, including health equity and justice reform.

October 13, 2025

AG Marshall signs onto amicus brief supporting deployment of National Guard to Chicago

Alabama's attorney general joined a legal effort supporting the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard members to Chicago.

October 10, 2025

Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh

Ho Nieh, Trump's nominee for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, served the agency for 23 years in various leadership roles.

October 9, 2025

Alabama Athletic Commission shuts down illegal fighting event in Cherokee County

Authorities shut down an unlicensed combat sports event near Weiss Lake, citing dangerous conditions and violations of Alabama law.

October 8, 2025

Alabama’s US Senators sponsor resolution to recognize “Religious Education Week”

Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, alongside 25 colleagues, introduced a resolution aiming to affirm the importance of religious education.

October 7, 2025

Turning Point USA to host anti-abortion speaking event at the University of Alabama

The event will be the first public gathering hosted by the organization at the university since Charlie Kirk's death.

October 6, 2025

Birmingham invests $372,000 to make Safe Streets: Eastlake initiative permanent

The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year.

October 3, 2025

How Black women with ties to Alabama shaped modern human rights

Keisha N. Blain's new book highlights the often underrepresented stories of Black women who played a foundational role in shaping human rights.

October 2, 2025