Jacob Holmes

Jacob Holmes is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected]

Legislature

Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding

The bill would also require boards to decide whether to host a voluntary time of prayer and bible reading.

September 25, 2025

Alex City elects new mayor in razor-thin runoff

After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes.

September 24, 2025

Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk

Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress cast their votes against a resolution honoring the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

September 22, 2025

Prattville Pride cofounder charged with chemical endangerment

Former Prattville Pride president Adam Hunt was not home during the incident that led to the charges.

September 22, 2025

APLS delays decision on Fairhope Public Library funding

Boardmember Ron Snider chided the board for sliding into "censorship" if they don't restore Fairhope's funding.

September 19, 2025

DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race

The DNC launched a new organizing initiative, using data and analytics, to rally Mobile voters behind Democratic State Rep. Barbara Drummond.

September 18, 2025

The Banned Wagon: Alabama woman starting state’s first traveling banned book store

Fueled by censorship battles across the state, Karie Fugett transformed a 1940 Ford pickup into a roving banned book store.

September 18, 2025

Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus

This partnership built on ASU’s history of community engagement, opening new opportunities for students, educators, and the wider Montgomery community.

September 17, 2025

(Un)Set in Stone: Artists launch interactive installation for civic engagement

The artists behind the project say it directly addresses ongoing national conversations about legislation that restricts the removal of Confederate monuments.

September 17, 2025

Marshall County passes resolution opposing changes to online sales tax

A battle is brewing between municipalities, counties and school boards over how to distribute the fast-growing revenue source.

September 15, 2025