MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s new law, HB164, is set to take effect on Oct. 1, sparking a debate over its potential impact on free speech and personal liberty. The legislation requires age verification for accessing online content deemed harmful to minors, a move aimed at protecting young users from explicit material. Proponents of the bill…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is preparing to execute convicted killer Alan Eugene Miller, using the nitrogen hypoxia method for the first time since it became an option in 2018. The execution is scheduled to take place between midnight on September 26 and midnight on September 27, 2024, following a failed attempt by lethal injection in…

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…