Roundup: Cost to remove confederate statues could rise significantly
A pre-filed bill for the 2026 legislative session seeks to increase sanctions for Alabama cities removing or renaming historical monuments…
Roundup: Investors expected to take heavy losses in Ponzi scheme that targeted Republican voters
The Alabama Securities Commission has opened an investigation into the possible impact of a Ponzi scheme run by Brant Frost…
Alabama parole board finalizes long-awaited guidelines
Alabama’s Board of Pardons and Paroles finalized and issued their new parole guidelines on Thursday, following years of delays. There…
The Longleaf Hiker: Birding in ‘Bama
If you’re a birdwatcher in Alabama, buckle up and get ready, because you have many birds to spot – over…
State library board bans books related to ‘gender ideology’
The chair of the Alabama Public Library Service board, John Wahl, issued a letter to library directors across the state…
Travis Ward: Legacy sign maker
In the middle of Birmingham sits a small business named “The Sign Shop.” It’s been there for more than 40…
Families begin receiving inaugural CHOOSE Act funds subsidizing private education
Alabama families who applied to receive funds through Alabama’s new voucher-like school choice program — created by 2024 legislation, the…
Roundup: Millions in federal grants for Alabama schools frozen under Trump administration directive
Alabama schools stand to lose $68 million in federal grant money, following the Trump administration’s calls to freeze $6.8 billion…
Roundup: UA professors, students challenge Alabama’s anti-DEI, ‘divisive concepts’ bill in court
University of Alabama professors and students spent time in court this week, asking a judge to file a preliminary injunction…