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Transgender advocates flooded the House Education Committee on Wednesday to speak at a public hearing on legislation from House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) prohibiting public school and university employees from using alternative names and pronouns without parental consent.

The Huntsville City Council approved an ordinance last Thursday tightening restrictions on video and photography inside City Hall and other public buildings.

After relatively benign debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the State’s General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.

President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff regime on Wednesday, also known as "Liberation Day," by raising tariffs, including 34% more on imports from China, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

A recent Washington Post article quoting so-called Republicans and independents protesting recent DOGE cuts and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) actually quoted Democrats

You can time-travel back to the 1800s now through April 6 at the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. Visit the Old South mansions, people and customs.

President Donald Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority board chairman, the second member to be let go in a week.

Transgender advocates came out in force Wednesday afternoon to speak against legislation banning instruction or discussion related to gender identity or sexual orientation from being provided to public school students in pre-K through the 12th grade.  

On Wednesday, the House Education Committee voted down legislation allowing students to receive off-site religious instruction as part of their regular education.

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a public hearing on the Equality in Financial Services Act on Wednesday.

 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among three attorneys general leading a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court defending actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) changed its Code of Ethics for the first time since 1957, omitting the word "God."

During a Wednesday call with the press, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said more information will come to light on Iranian University of Alabama doctoral student Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week.

A former University of Alabama at Birmingham official was among the top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were removed from their jobs on Tuesday. 

You might miss some Southern laughter if you miss Jeff Foxworthy's show in Oxford April 4. Check your neck.

The Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) and the McGregor Family announced on Wednesday that PCI’s Wind Creek Hospitality has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse.

Opponents and proponents of legislation regulating psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC gathered at the State House on Wednesday to voice their opinions on the proposed bill.

Members of the Senate General Fund Budget committee passed legislation requiring Alabama election officials to conduct a post-election audit after general elections passed by a 9-5 margin on Wednesday.

Officials at Dothan Preparatory Academy (DPA) have been surveying damage and returning items to students after an EF-1 tornado damaged the school.

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a recently passed bill that would grant paid parental leave for state employees and public school workers. 

Experts and concerned citizens are urging Alabama to eliminate Common Core standards, cut woke bureaucracy and empower parents and students in light of President Donald Trump’s executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education and end “radical indoctrination” in schools.

Attorney General Steve Marshall's office has taken over the website of a Baldwin County business after issuing a restraining order against the company.

The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to increase licensing fees for Alabama Seafood dealers, with the funds going to a state non-profit to encourage purchasing Alabama products in lieu of imported products.

The Mountain Brook City Council approved the appointment of Thomas Boulware as police chief.

After passing the House of Representatives on Tuesday, legislation increasing the amount of money the State of Alabama can borrow to pay for new prison construction is headed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for a signature.

Legislation that caps the number of logging trucks that can be pulled over at one time at five per portable scale passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

Tuscaloosa District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson lost a city council race runoff against Joe Eatmon on Tuesday.