Alabama panhandling laws challenged under First Amendment
The 11th Circuit Court is expected to issue a final ruling later this year.
State
Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history”
Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter.
The Poarch Creeks you don’t know
The Poarch Creeks have quietly built an impressive non-gaming business portfolio and turned gambling revenue into a health, education and wellness boon for the entire tribe.
Alabama schedules execution of Demetrius Frazier using nitrogen hypoxia
Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution.
January 8, 2025
Woman found dead in Alabama jail just days after being detained
The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public.
AG issues statement in-line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows
Meadows was setting up traffic cones at an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle.
January 7, 2025
Library battles heat up in Spanish Fort, Athens as new year begins
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act.
January 6, 2025
Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties
The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes.
EMA Director Smitherman keeps state ahead of emergencies
The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters.