Disruption of worship service bill could see House vote soon

February 9, 2026

The Alabama House could soon vote on a bill creating a new crime for the disruption of a worship service.

Alabama schools seek to strengthen civic education, American history, community engagement

February 6, 2026

As Alabama prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, more than 500 schools across the state have joined a growing effort to strengthen civic education, American history and …

Disaster relief volunteers work in Mississippi after winter storm, in Alabama after tornado, winds

February 2, 2026

After a winter storm swept across north Mississippi in late January — at the same time a tornado and straight-line winds affected south Alabama — Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief teams are hard at work.

Alabama Senate passes bill prohibiting elder abusers from profiting from deaths

February 2, 2026

The Senate Thursday also passed Sen. Keith Kelley’s Senate Bill 41 to prohibit people who are convicted of elder abuse and neglect or financial exploitation of an elderly person from profiting from that person’s death.

Alabama House passes bill requiring reporting parents whose children smell of marijuana

February 2, 2026

The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday requiring certain people to report parents whose children smell like marijuana smoke.

Alabama lawmakers address AI with several bills

February 2, 2026

As the use of artificial intelligence spreads to all corners of life, Alabama lawmakers are introducing bills to put a few limits on how Alabamians interact with AI.

New poll shows bipartisan support for public charter schools

January 29, 2026

Alabama voters don’t always agree — but on public education, the message is clear: parents want more options, and they support public charter schools as part of a strong public education system.