3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (265+ words) State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) addressed the need for comprehensive reform in Alabama's prison system while speaking with Greg Davis of "Priority Talk" radio earlier this week. During the episode, the legislator spoke about two bills he recently introduced that…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (129+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday making the disruption of a worship service in Alabama a Class C felony. The bill's sponsor, State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper), explained that a disruption would likely be addressed by…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (132+ words) MONTGOMERY " Legislation by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) prohibiting franchisors from requiring franchisees to operate on a religious day of a "sincerely held religious belief" passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill would also create a cause of action…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (276+ words) The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to remove language in state statute requiring the University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (267+ words) MONTGOMERY " State Rep. Ed Oliver's (R-Dadeville) bill that would set rules for how emergency ground ambulance services are paid for in Alabama passed the House Health Committee on Wednesday. According to Oliver, HB400 would provide adequate access to health care in…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (872+ words) A new Wedowee Utilities Board was sworn in on Wednesday, and a special-called meeting was held to address issues brought up in Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Preliminary audit notes showed possible discrepancies. On Tuesday, the Council replaced Chairman Tim Coe,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (139+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the House Ways and Means Education Committee passed legislation repealing a law establishing the University of Alabama's School of Social Work on Tuesday. The bill by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) would remove the language in state…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (835+ words) After observing Alabama's news cycle for a few years, I've seen a recognizable problem emerge surrounding the state's criminal justice approach. It seems lawmakers, judges, and corrections officials actively attack and prosecute symptoms, while the root causes are rarely addressed…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (410+ words) The "Little Women Christmas" trend, writes Maggie Breitenmoser for Trill Magazine, is a pushback against the consumerist culture that has overtaken Christmas for decades now. Focusing on decorations like paper snowflakes and chains, it seeks to "create a feeling of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (361+ words) The first Saturday of December once again brought joy to my small hometown." This is the day when the annual Christmas parade brings several thousand locals to sidewalks in the center of town to watch, laugh, and shout with boisterous…...