Jacob Holmes

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APLS rules Fairhope Library in violation, won’t restore funding

The APLS board voted 3-2 to find the library noncompliant for including "sexually explicit" materials in youth sections.

January 16, 2026

Bill establishing criminal penalties for organ harvesting clears Alabama committee

State lawmakers advanced legislation adding Class C felony penalties for medical examiners harvesting organs after hearing about alleged 2024 abuses.

January 16, 2026

Committee approves bill to allow death penalty in cases of child rape

The death penalty would be applied in situations where the victim is under 12 years of age.

January 15, 2026

Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn

Lawmakers will consider less ambitious budgets this session after state financial experts warned that COVID-era revenue streams are drying up.

January 15, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address

Among Ivey's priorities are expanding public funding for private schools and activating a flood notification system.

January 14, 2026

Report: No Alabama county saw more than 3 votes cast by noncitizens

Three in four Alabama counties were found to have no record of noncitizen voting activity.

January 13, 2026

Alabama appeals court: State can regulate birth centers as hospitals

The birthing centers plan to fight the ruling up to the Alabama Supreme Court.

January 12, 2026

Ensler kicks off campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor

State Representative Phillip Ensler is the first Democratic candidate to enter the race.

January 12, 2026

Montgomery county leaders: Internet sales tax changes threaten public safety

County leaders and the sheriff held a press conference Thursday, warning that losing internet sales tax funding would cut 12 deputies from the department.

January 9, 2026

Alabama Supreme Court weighs whether cops can demand ID

Attorneys argued Wednesday whether demanding identification from a non-suspect extends too much power to law enforcement, citing a pastor's 2023 arrest.

January 8, 2026