MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s State Board of Education is exploring new K-12 social studies standards, drawing criticism that conservative-led revisions could harm students’ education. The changes, which emphasize traditional historical narratives while limiting discussions on race and inequality, have been described as ideologically driven and detrimental to the state’s education system. The updated curriculum comes…

AUBURN, Ala. — In a heartbreaking turn of events, the beloved bald eagle pair known as Pam and Jim find themselves circling the empty sky above Auburn, searching for their lost home. The tree that housed their nest was felled recently to make way for a new housing development, leaving the eagles homeless and the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s infant mortality rate has risen sharply in 2024, highlighting a troubling trend tied to the state’s longstanding refusal to expand Medicaid. Health experts say the increase underscores the human cost of political decisions that have left tens of thousands without access to critical healthcare services. The Alabama Department of Public Health…

HARVEST, Ala. — Schools across Alabama are grappling with a whooping cough outbreak, underscoring the risks of vaccine misinformation and denial. Creekside Elementary School recently reported a case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, prompting warnings to parents. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed outbreaks in multiple counties, with cases tripling from…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is once again at the center of a national debate over abortion rights, as lawmakers consider a bill that would introduce rare exceptions for rape and incest in the state’s stringent abortion ban. This proposal, championed by State Representative Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, highlights ongoing tensions between state legislation and individual…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The moon will put on a dazzling display Friday night as November’s Beaver Moon coincides with 2024’s final supermoon, offering skywatchers in Birmingham and across Alabama a bright and oversized lunar spectacle. The phenomenon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit, while also achieving…