Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders
The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill.
Montgomery mayor formally endorses Figures in 2nd District race
The state capital is the largest city in the district, which also includes a portion of Mobile.
Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half
The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session.
Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs
Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.
Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear case on UMC split
The major split in the denomination comes after the denomination voted earlier this year to end prohibitions on same-sex marriage.
Pharmacy board faces scrutiny after public examiner’s report reveals violations
Lawyers accused the board of levying illegally high and arbitrary fines following a public examiners' report that showed violations.
Dothan Library board renews director’s contract amid challenges
Warren has served as director of the system since 2020 after previously serving as library director in Auburn.
North Shelby Library director resigns after board takeover
North Shelby Library director Kate Etheredge announced her resignation Monday after a year of controversy at the library.
Letter urges Albertville council to ignore zoning rules that could impact immigrants
Numerous community organizations called on the Albertville City Council Monday not to begin enforcement of certain zoning ordinances.
Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls
A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge the voter rolls.