BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Guns have become the number one cause of death for children and teens in Alabama, surpassing car accidents and cancer, according to recent data. On average, 113 children and teens die from gun-related incidents annually in the state, with 64% of these deaths classified as homicides and 27% as suicides. Alabama has…

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — The U.S. Air Force’s recent decision to remove training materials highlighting the Tuskegee Airmen has ignited a whirlwind of confusion and political posturing, leaving many wondering whether the controversy is about preserving history or scoring cheap points in the public arena. The decision, made in compliance with a federal executive order targeting…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is facing a demographic crisis as deaths outpace births, a trend exacerbated by healthcare challenges tied to Republican policies. The state’s refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, driven by opposition to “Obamacare,” has left over 300,000 residents in a coverage gap, while rural hospitals struggle to stay open….

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County, a region long associated with its conservative roots and fraught history of exclusion, is taking a step toward inclusivity with the launch of its first chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). The chapter held its inaugural meeting Saturday at the North Alabama Agriplex, marking a…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s public education system, long criticized as one of the most underfunded in the nation, is at a crossroads as lawmakers consider overhauling the state’s decades-old funding formula. The proposed changes aim to address systemic inequities, but critics warn of potential pitfalls tied to Alabama’s history of diverting public funds to private…