February 15, 2024 After LGBTQ lecture, Alabama Senate votes for more oversight of Department of Archives and History The Alabama Senate voted to put a politically appointed board in charge of the state Department of Archives and History after the department hosted a lecture on LGBTQ history.
February 14, 2024 AL Republicans aim to curb absentee ballot applications, Democrats say it discourages voting AL lawmakers voted to advance legislation that would restrict who is allowed to assist someone with absentee ballot applications. The vote broke down along party lines.
February 14, 2024 Alabama lottery, casino bill faces first hurdle as GOP aims to get it before voters this fall A proposal to allow sports betting, a lottery, and up to ten casinos in AL will be voted on by a House committee. If it passes, it could be up for a full House vote this week.
February 12, 2024 Ex-Alabama police officer pleads not guilty to murder in deadly shooting of man outside his own home Former Alabama police officer Mac Bailey Marquette pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a man in front of his own home during a dispute with a tow truck driver.
February 9, 2024 Meet the American who taught the Tuskegee Airmen to fly, pioneer pilot Charles 'Chief' Anderson Meet Charles A. "Chief" Anderson, lead instructor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in World War II. This American gave the famous Tuskegee Airmen their first taste of flight.
February 8, 2024 Alabama lawmakers propose bill to introduce state lottery, 10 casinos Alabama lawmakers unveiled a bill to authorize a state lottery and ten casinos, some of which would be run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at existing locations.
February 7, 2024 Alabama radio station puzzled at theft of 200-foot tower: reports Ambitious thieves stole a 200-foot tower from an Alabama radio station in a puzzling theft that has baffled station officials, according to reports.
February 7, 2024 Alabama governor announces support for gambling vote, education vouchers, absentee ballot crackdown Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced her support for education vouchers, new restrictions for absentee ballots, and a vote on legalizing casinos.
February 7, 2024 Families of Alabama inmates allege organs were removed without consent as expert eyes wider 'problem' After Brandon Clay Dotson's family sued the Alabama DOC for returning his body without a heart, four more inmates' families allege their loved ones' organs were taken from their bodies.
February 6, 2024 Sen. Tuberville: It's embarrassing that we've reached this point Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Biden's Title IX plan opposing ban on trans athletes and the border bill receiving pushback from Republicans