State “No Kings” protests scheduled around Alabama, large crowds expected The protests, which are meant to counter Trump's military parade, will be held in at least 13 Alabama cities. Josh Moon / June 13, 2025
Alabama Values launches “Been Banned” series on censored history Alabama Values’ Juneteenth event launched “Been Banned” to resist historical erasure and celebrate Black cultural traditions. Mary Claire Wooten / June 13, 2025
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names Trump announced he would restore Confederate military base names, sparking criticism from SPLC President Margaret Huang and Rep. Shomari Figures. Alex Jobin / June 13, 2025
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package The package cuts $9.4 billion in federal funding, threatening educational programming, independent journalism, and global health. June 13, 2025
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor Sewell recognized Juneteenth and numerous celebrations across Alabama's 7th District. She also acknowledged Major League Baseball's return to Birmingham. June 13, 2025
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63 He is seeking to fill the seat that will be decided in a special election, with the date to be set by the governor. June 13, 2025
Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship Hoyt assumes the judgeship position vacated by Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge Carmen Bosch who announced her retirement on June 4. June 13, 2025
Former Veterans Affairs commissioner sues Ivey, claims constitutional rights were violated Former Commissioner Kent Davis alleged in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Ivey violated his rights to free speech and due process by firing him. Josh Moon / June 12, 2025
Wadsworth’s campaign grossly misrepresented her academic credentials Following APR’s inquiries, Wadsworth’s campaign claimed that her PhD was granted by an unaccredited seminary, not the University of Alabama. Chance Phillips / June 12, 2025
Trump-backed cuts threaten lifeline utility aid program Trump’s proposed bill could eliminate LIHEAP, a utility assistance program benefitting thousands of low-income Alabama families amid rising heat. Mary Claire Wooten / June 12, 2025