Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board
Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.
State
Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting
Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency.
Alabama Minority GOP elects George Williams as new chairman
A Vietnam veteran and retired DEA agent, Williams' leadership experience shaped his vision for conservative outreach across Alabama.
July 15, 2025
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax.
July 15, 2025
Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings this week following appointment of new chair
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair.
Attorney General announces $11 million for Alabama from nationwide opioid settlement
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers who contributed to the opioid crisis.
July 14, 2025
Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms
Gov. Kay Ivey announced 58 new classrooms, bringing the total to 1,528 and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities across the state.
July 14, 2025
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Sewell and other House Democrats outlined the impact this decision will have on schools, teachers, and families and demanded transparency.
July 14, 2025
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With the right investment and prioritized planning, we will not only recover from this missed opportunity—we will rise stronger.
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems.