Alabama Public Library System (APLS) chairman John Wahl says several libraries could lose state funding due to their refusal to remove sexually explicit materials from juvenile sections.
"Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human" is a graphic novel that is more graphic than most. It shows a naked man sitting on another naked man's face, close-up images of penises and vaginas detailing how to masturbate with your fingers and butt plugs, and it's available in Alabama libraries despite new rules that could threaten state funding.
Alabama’s entire federal delegation on Wednesday voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), despite pushback over a provision banning funding for so-called gender-affirming care for minors.
Many in South Alabama consider Avery Bates a local legend. His family moved to the Mobile Bay area during the Great Depression to find natural resources to feed their family.
Open enrollment for Alabama’s new school choice educational savings account program will begin in January.
During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," the Morgan County Republican discussed the legislation banning public K-12 schools and public libraries from presenting or sponsoring drag performances and state entities from allowing minors to share facilities with members of the opposite sex in certain circumstances during overnight programs.
Tea Sam Roe taught hundreds of Alabama pharmacists at Samford University. He died at age 90.
Non-profit assists parents in navigating new Alabama school programs.
The Christmas concert Dec. 13-14 at Mobile's Saenger Theater has an international theme. Music and traditions from a dozen countries.
Alabama Power and the Alabama Public Service Commission approved a 4.87% rate increase for the company’s customers at a Tuesday hearing.
House Armed Services Committee Chair U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) was reportedly unhappy that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did not consult him before adding a provision from the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act banning so-called gender-affirming care for minors.
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) creating a working group within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the nation by the Chinese Communist Party.
State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is offering to match radio host Dale Jackson’s $1000 reward for anyone who can produce proof of a sign warning black people to leave the city.
Saturday is Alabama's 205th birthday. "Alabama Day" will be observed at the Dept of Archives & History in Montgomery.
A large crowd turned out in Owens Cross Roads on Monday to celebrate the official opening of the new Madison County Center for Elections Management and Probate Court Archives.
Albertville's newest coffee shop can move forward with plans to open soon after a zoning lawsuit concerning the property was dismissed last week.
Construction on the new Alabama State House is four to six months behind schedule, according to Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner.
A federal court recently blocked the Biden administration’s plans to provide taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens after Alabama and other states sued for an injunction.
Former State Representative Joe Faust (R-Fairhope) will be honored in a road-naming ceremony this week.
Legislators met again on Monday to discuss possible changes to how public K-12 school systems are funded in Alabama.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a gyroplane went down in flames Monday afternoon.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band come to Tuscaloosa June 12, 2025 on a nationwide tour.
State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is seeking to pass a bill in the 2025 legislative session mandating increased penalties for all felony crimes if the offender is in the country illegally.
Over the past two months, agents with Homeland Security have partnered with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to arm middle school students with the knowledge they need to avoid becoming victims.
Three Hispanic Enterprise businesses were forced to forfeit 15 illegal gambling machines in recent months, according to 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox.
You can celebrate a different holiday every day in December. Some you never heard of.
The monthly think tank "Center/Right" features Congress member Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). Meets by Zoom and in person.