BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham finds itself at the center of a heated debate as calls for the resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond gain momentum. Critics, led by Alabama State Representative Juandalynn Givan, argue that Thurmond’s leadership has coincided with a troubling increase in violent crime, particularly homicides. They claim that the city is experiencing…

TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Talladega Superspeedway became the epicenter of high-speed chaos on October 6, 2024, as the NASCAR Cup Series race was marked by the largest crash in its storied history. The YellaWood 500 turned into a spectacle of twisted metal and flying debris when a 27-car pile-up unfolded, reshaping the playoff landscape. The…

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — A political storm is brewing at the North Shelby Library after the board’s recent decision to restrict access to LGBTQ+ books for minors. The new policy, enacted in October, places books dealing with sexual orientation and gender identity in a segregated “parent guidance” section, making them accessible only with parental supervision…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A shooting in Birmingham’s Lakeview District early Sunday morning left three people injured. The incident occurred at approximately 3:27 a.m. on the 3000 block of 7th Avenue South. Two victims were transported to UAB Hospital, while a third was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital. All injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, and no…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When a voter in Alabama registers, they may find themselves confronted with an oath that goes beyond typical formalities. Prospective voters are required to agree to defend both the U.S. Constitution and the state of Alabama and disavow any group advocating for the overthrow of the government. While this statement might seem…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a case that could redefine the landscape of civil rights litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Williams v. Washington on October 7, 2024. This high-stakes case from Alabama centers on whether individuals must exhaust state administrative remedies before pursuing civil rights claims in federal court under 42 U.S.C. § 1983….