HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Despite protests from conservative groups, Rocket City Pride celebrated its annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fest this October at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville. The event, which has grown into one of North Alabama’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, continued its tradition of supporting the local LGBTQ+ community with music, food, and drag performances, standing…

MARGARET, Ala. — A federal lawsuit is shaking up the quiet town of Margaret, Alabama, a place where life usually moves at a slower pace. Known for its modest charm and proximity to Birmingham, Margaret has recently found itself at the center of a fiery legal battle over free speech, public transparency, and the limits…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in a parking lot on the 1400 block of Third Avenue West, adding another tragic incident to the city’s growing list of homicides. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Ta’Darrius Omar Debodre Jones, was found lying face down when officers from the West Precinct…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from removing thousands of voters from its rolls just weeks ahead of the 2024 general election, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates. The decision came after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state, arguing that Alabama’s planned purge violated the National…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The recent passage of the CHOOSE Act in Alabama, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey in March 2024, is igniting debate across the state. The $100 million bill, which establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for families, allows parents to use public funds to send their children to private or religious schools,…