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State Sen. Smitherman voices concerns over school national anthem bill

The bill would require the national anthem to be performed at least once a week at every public school and at sporting events.

February 3, 2022

New poll: Britt holds narrow lead in U.S. Senate race

The poll showed a tight, three-person race and still a very high number of undecided voters.

February 3, 2022

Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

February 2, 2022

Corfman v. Moore ends with jury finding no defamation for either

Moore characterized the verdict as a victory, which Corfman's attorneys disputed, saying the jury "necessarily believed Leigh."

February 2, 2022

Jury enters deliberation in Corfman v. Moore defamation trial

A last-minute witness testified Tuesday to seeing Roy Moore with Leigh Corfman outside a child custody hearing, which conflicts with Moore's testimony that the meeting never occurred.

February 2, 2022

Former Sen. Doug Jones to help shepherd Biden Supreme Court nominee

Jones is respected by lawmakers from both parties and his selection by Biden was well received.

February 2, 2022

Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.

February 2, 2022

SPLC releases third edition of report tracking Confederate memorials

In 2021, 73 confederate memorials in the U.S. were removed, but 156 still remain in Alabama.

February 2, 2022

Bill to ban foreign-made U.S. and Alabama state flags passes Senate

The bill passed the Senate 28-2 and now moves to the state House for consideration.

February 2, 2022

ALGOP calls on U.S. Supreme Court to grant stay on congressional map

The party contends the federal court erred by testing the districts with racial benchmarks and call the order "unduly disruptive to the election process."

February 2, 2022