BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a move set to delight food truck enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike, the Birmingham City Council has unanimously approved changes to streamline the food truck permitting process. Starting January 2, 2025, vendors will experience a dramatic reduction in application time—from several months to just 48 hours. This significant change is expected to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has condemned President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, labeling it a “self-serving slap in the face to everyday Americans”. This criticism comes despite former President Donald Trump’s extensive use of pardons, often for political allies and controversial figures. Trump’s clemency record includes pardons for…

PRATTVILLE, Ala — In a troubling display of intolerance, Clean Up Alabama has launched a campaign to exclude Prattville Pride from the city’s cherished Christmas parade. This group, notorious for its regressive views, has long targeted LGBTQ+ representation under the guise of protecting children. Their actions echo the discriminatory tactics of the past, reminiscent of…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A student-organized sit-in at the University of Alabama, aimed at protesting the state’s controversial SB129 legislation, was unexpectedly canceled recently, raising concerns about the state of free speech and public discourse on college campuses. The protest was intended to challenge SB129, a law signed in March that prohibits funding for diversity, equity,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The impending demolition of the historic Regions Bank building at Five Points South has ignited a debate over the preservation of Birmingham’s architectural heritage. Constructed in 1947, the building is a striking example of Art Deco design, characterized by its geometric shapes and streamlined forms. Art Deco, an architectural style that gained…