Alabama House passes Child Predator Death Penalty Act
January 29, 2026
The House passed a bill Tuesday to make the rape, sodomy or sexual torture of children younger than 12 a capital crime punishable by death.
Lawmakers advance bill to limit screen time for young children
January 28, 2026
As concerns grow about the impact of screens on children’s development, Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would limit screen time in publicly funded child care and early learning programs for children from birth through age 5.
Governor Ivey invites students to apply for 2026 Summer Internship Program
January 27, 2026
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open.
Pastor, decorated veteran Dale Barnes dies at 76
January 26, 2026
Dale Barnes, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, died Jan. 7. He served four Alabama churches — Calvary Baptist in Prattville; Beulah Baptist in Wetumpka; Rock Springs Baptist and Titus Baptist.
Committee approves stricter penalties for parking in spots for disabled; expands reckless endangerment
January 23, 2026
Legislation moving through the Alabama Senate would make it a Class B misdemeanor to illegally park in spots designated for those with disabilities.
House could vote soon to require age verification in Alabama app stores
January 22, 2026
The House Committee on State Government has approved HB161, which requires app stores to verify a user’s age and link parent accounts for minors.
‘Church of today:’ 750 Alabama teens depart Young Lions Conference with Bibles in hand
January 20, 2026
Described by one church leader as the “best weekend of the year,” more than 750 middle school and high school students gathered at Redemption Church in Saraland, Alabama, (Jan. 16-17) for a weekend of “bible teaching, powerful worship …”
Alabama church planter says ‘God is writing a story’ through church’s new location, name
January 20, 2026
The news hit pastor Justin McKay like a ton of bricks — his church’s landlord was tripling their rent. “It felt like the ground shifted
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