BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A proposed bill in the Alabama legislature requiring public schools to begin each day with a prayer “consistent with Judeo-Christian values” is drawing criticism for its constitutional implications and the ambiguity of the term it invokes. House Bill 231, introduced by Rep. Reed Ingram, would amend the state constitution to mandate both…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Alabama this week, signaling the start of their annual spring migration and giving residents a chance to spot the tiny, vibrant birds as they pass through the state. The hummingbirds, which winter in Central America and Mexico, typically begin appearing in Alabama between March 10…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s campaign against “debanking” has drawn national attention, but critics argue the issue is less about political discrimination and more about financial institutions managing risk in controversial industries. Britt, a Republican from Alabama, recently co-sponsored the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act, which aims to prevent banks from…

JASPER, Ala. — U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued a statement Friday to reassure constituents that Social Security offices in the state will remain open despite rumors of closures tied to a federal efficiency program. Concerns arose after reports suggested potential changes to Social Security operations under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a program…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A progressive advocacy group has turned heads in Birmingham with a series of political billboards targeting prominent figures and policies. Bright Blue Dot, an organization dedicated to empowering liberals in conservative areas, has used the bold campaign to challenge the status quo while encouraging progressives to make their voices heard. The group,…