MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are spearheading a federal effort to safeguard the state’s civil rights landmarks, amid growing concerns that attempts to sell or neglect these historic sites reflect a broader effort to erase uncomfortable truths about America’s past. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and state Rep. Shomari Figures introduced the Civil Rights Landmarks Protection…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into the University of Alabama, alleging violations of federal civil rights laws through race-based scholarships and segregation in university programs. The inquiry is part of a sweeping federal effort targeting 52 universities across the country, signaling a significant…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Honey Integrity Act, a bill aimed at protecting U.S. honey producers and consumers from counterfeit imports often diluted with cheaper sweeteners like corn syrup. The legislation would establish a federal standard for honey and require reporting on enforcement actions against mislabeled or adulterated products. “Honey…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama is set to lose $16.1 million in federal funding for programs that connected local farmers with schools and food banks, following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to end two key initiatives. The programs, the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement (LFS), were launched in…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Alabamians will get a front-row seat to a celestial spectacle tonight as the first total lunar eclipse since 2022 graces the skies. Known as a “Blood Moon,” the eclipse will turn the moon a deep crimson hue, offering a stunning sight for skywatchers across the state. The eclipse begins with the penumbral phase…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s farmers and industries are struggling with the consequences of a global trade war triggered by former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The European Union’s retaliatory measures, targeting Republican-led states like Alabama, have exposed economic vulnerabilities in areas that placed faith in Trump’s promises of economic revival. The…