PARCA report shows Alabama remains near bottom in tax collections
Only Alaska collected fewer dollars per capita than Alabama over this review period.
Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board
Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill”
The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
Two sentenced in Riverfront brawl, co-captain charge dismissed
Neither will see jail time, as they each received a suspended 60-day sentence.
Bill to create drug trafficking manslaughter charge back on agenda
Although the Legislature passed this bill in 2023, a glitch led to Gov. Kay Ivey signing the wrong version into law.
Has the Prattville library board been stacked with Clean Up Alabama friendly appointees?
Two of the new nominees rejected the idea that they are in Clean Up’s corner.
State Rep. Colvin files bill to block mask mandates
A variety of medical experts, including at UAB, have published statistics that show masks were an effective way to prevent the COVID-19 transmission.
Republican presidential hopefuls debate who is best alternative to Trump
Tuscaloosa played host to Alabama’s first-ever presidential debate Wednesday night.
Books moved at Foley library all came from one challenger
The issue there began when a resident came into the library and got a library card to check out a list of books.
Autauga County Commission appoints new library board members
The new members come after a controversial appointment at its last meeting led to four board members resigning.