Alabama lawmakers push to make Juneteenth a permanent state holiday amidst Trump DEI changes
As of 2023, more than half of states across the U.S. recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday, according to the Pew ...
Birmingham residents react to Gov. Ivey’s focus on inner-city crime
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey said her main priority is making Alabama safer. She highlighted ways to fight crime ...
Alabama puts Detroit man to death for 1991 murder
A man convicted of murdering a woman is set to be executed Thursday in Alabama in what would be the nation’s fourth execution ...
Alabama residents voice frustrations over missing mail as complaints against USPS grow
Missing packages and mail have left many Alabama residents frustrated, with complaints mounting against the U.S. Postal ...
Parents react to new legislation to ban cell phones in Alabama public schools
Governor Kay Ivey announced her support for legislation prohibiting the use of smart phones in Alabama public schools during ...
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Feels more like April in Alabama this week
The first half of the weekend will feel almost like late April, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s, ...
Matthew McConaughey movie filmed in Alabama gets world premiere: Here’s where to see it
Matthew McConaughey fans in Alabama were thrilled to see the star pop up here in summer 2023, filming a movie in Bessemer, ...