House passes bill requiring App Store age verification
Alabamians may soon have to verify their age to download apps under a bill passed unanimously by House lawmakers Thursday.
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Committee approves bill to allow death penalty in cases of child rape
The death penalty would be applied in situations where the victim is under 12 years of age.
Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child
In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican.
May 24, 2023
ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child
According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times.
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See recent postsWe are like a petulant child
I guess we’re done. Despite a shutdown that lasted weeks, apparently state leaders were twiddling their thumbs, wishing, like Donald Trump, that COVID-19 would just magically disappear. It isn’t, though, is it? Here are the grim facts: We’ve got record numbers of new cases daily. Hospitalizations are also at record numbers. Health care workers are … Continued
First measles case reported in Alabama
At least one Alabama child has contracted measles. The Alabama Department of Public Health reported Thursday that an infant under the age of 1 in St. Clair County has a presumptive positive case of measles. So far, the case in St. Clair County is the only presumptive measles case under investigation in Alabama. The report … Continued
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See recent postsWhat is abortion, really?
A battle over abortion is raging around us and more and more states are taking their stand. Some states, like New York and Virginia, seem intent on abolishing any limitations to the practice. Others–red states like Kentucky, Mississippi, and now Alabama–appear resolved to end legalized abortion within their borders. In the midst of this reality, … Continued
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See recent postsThe fight against childhood cancer
As a father of four, it is difficult to even contemplate a child’s life being cut short due to cancer or another terminal illness. As Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, once stated, “no child should die in the dawn of life.” This powerful statement rang true recently when I met … Continued
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See recent postsThe most important decision our government will make: Who will be our next state superintendent of education
The Legislative Session has come to an end, but legislators won’t be the ones making the most important decision our government will make this year. The State Board of Education will make that decision in April when they choose our next State Superintendent of Education. For all of the high-profile issues that have been raised … Continued
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See recent postsAll I want for Christmas is… for every child to have a good education
By Rep. Craig Ford When my kids were growing up, I don’t know who was more excited on Christmas morning: the kids opening their presents or me and Gwen watching them! Ever since God gave us the original and best Christmas gift, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, giving gifts has been a part of … Continued