New report shows Space Command headquarters belongs in Huntsville
April 17, 2025
Alabama lawmakers remain confident Huntsville will ultimately get the headquarters.
‘Gaining traction’: Alabama Senate approves amended ban on cell phones in schools, moves to House
April 15, 2025
Amended legislation to ban K-12 students’ use of cell phones during the school day are expected to advance in the Alabama Legislature this week.
Outreach, cooperation key to addressing veteran mental health needs, Alabama leaders say
April 15, 2025
The heads of the Alabama Supreme Court, Department of Mental Health and Veterans Affairs concurred Thursday that further outreach and cooperation across all branches of government would be key in meeting veterans’ mental health needs.
Revamped education funding formula and $12B education package goes through Senate, moves to House
April 14, 2025
“It’s off my shoulders now, it’s in the House, so it’s nice to move it on out,” said a relieved-looking Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, who sponsored the four-bill education spending package.
Alabama lawmakers see bills on medicaid, hospital tax credit, hemp products
April 11, 2025
The Alabama Legislature sees bills regarding medicaid eligibility, hospital tax credits, hemp products and medical consent.
Ryans Creek Baptist to hold fishing tournament May 3
April 11, 2025
Ryans Creek Baptist Church in Bremen will hold its 18th annual fishing tournament at Smith Lake Park on May 3. The event will feature guest speaker Travis Sharpe from Unsheltered International.
Alabama Senate committee approves historic $12.1 billion education package
April 10, 2025
Crafting the budget was particularly challenging this year, said Senate Finance and Taxation Education Chair Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur.
Alabama lawmakers advance multiple bills; law enforcement investigating suspicious materials mailed to House
April 10, 2025
Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, said he was made aware Wednesday morning “that a handful of House members received packages in the mail containing expletive images and other inappropriate materials.”
