TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A proposed school tax in Tuscaloosa has ignited a heated debate, highlighting the broader issue of educational inequality perpetuated by property tax-based funding. The initiative aims to increase local property taxes to boost funding for public schools, but it faces strong opposition from a political action committee, “Stop the Big Tax,” backed…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A mass shooting erupted in Birmingham’s Five Points South neighborhood late Saturday night, leaving at least four people dead and dozens injured. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue South. Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald reported that multiple shooters fired into a crowd, with victims…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has recently become a battleground in the national discourse on library content, with several high-profile incidents drawing attention. Earlier this year, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library faced legal challenges over policies that restricted access to certain books. Critics argued these policies infringed on constitutional rights, following complaints from parents about books featuring…

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Rural Alabama has recently seen an influx of Haitian immigrants, a change that is beginning to shape the region both culturally and economically. This migration wave is tied to the CHNV Parole Program, which provides legal pathways for Haitians to enter the U.S. under specific criteria. The arrival of these immigrants has…

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Lauren Dressback, the principal of Cahaba Heights Elementary in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was transferred to an alternative school following allegations that her removal stemmed from her sexual orientation. Dressback, who came out as a lesbian after separating from her husband, was placed on administrative leave earlier this year before being reassigned….