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….

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabamians may get a rare chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing displays this weekend as the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, are predicted to be visible as far south as the Yellowhammer State. A geomagnetic storm caused by two recent solar eruptions could push the aurora’s glowing bands of light…