Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students
Alabama is reporting improved reading scores after summer camps with targeted supports and grants from the Literacy Act.
Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Cindy Myrex secures GOP nomination in HD12 runoff
Cindy Myrex won the Republican runoff and will face Democrat Matt Glover on October 28.
Decatur City Council approves expansion to create North Alabama STEM Center
The Decatur council voted 4–1 to move forward with the Cook Museum expansion, sparking debate over costs and transparency.
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
DA rules Jabari Peoples shooting justified, family demands full video
District Attorney Danny Carr ruled the June shooting of Jabari Peoples justified, as family and attorneys demand the release of the full unedited video.
Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in House probe of Jeffrey Epstein case
A U.S. House committee subpoenaed Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general and Alabama senator, over the DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s case.
AG Marshall leads national charge against gender-affirming care funding
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 23 other attorneys general, urging a federal court to uphold an executive order prohibiting federal funding for gender-affirming care.
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
The legislation will be reintroduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.
PARCA: Jefferson County sees fewer homicides and overdoses in 2025
Homicides and overdose deaths have dropped significantly in Jefferson County in 2025 with progress in public safety and health efforts.