Alabama’s new REACH Act opens the door for high school students who have withdrawn to earn their diploma

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law during a signing ceremony this week in Montgomery, expanding educational opportunities for those who truly need that opportunity. The REACH Act is designed to allow high school...

‘Entirely Unacceptable’: Senate Republicans Condemn California Democrat’s Outburst

Senate Republicans are sharply criticizing Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., for his disruption Thursday of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s press conference. “Sen. Padilla should have been in Washington, D.C., voting. He has a...

Alabama reading scores are improving while the rest of US struggles, but thousands of students face retention

Reading scores are improving in Alabama, but thousands of third graders could still be held back this year if they can’t catch up over the summer. When adjusted to current benchmarks, about 88% of third-grade students are reading on or above grade...

Alabama sheriff announces campaign for public service commission, raises $200,000

Cullman County Sheriff Matthew Gentry is running for a spot on Alabama’s Public Service Commission. The three-member commission is responsible for regulating gas and electric utilities in the state, including Alabama Power. “That’s one thing that...

'She should resign': Alabama Sheriffs Association head calls out State Sen. Figures for poor attendance after criticizing Mobile County Sheriff

State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) called for Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch to resign after he said deadly force would be met with deadly force if things were to get out of control at a planned rally over the weekend. However, that statement...

Law and Order: Batavia man charged with assault and strangulation in separate incidents

Dominic Dyer Dominic J. Dyer, 20, of Batavia, was arrested May 19 and charged with assault 2nd and endangering the welfare of a child. Dyer allegedly punched another person multiple times in the presence of a child during a fight on Liberty...

Can you kill a snake in Alabama? This is what the law…

Alabama drops to 43 in national study concerning child welfare

Alabama's overall child well-being ranking dropped to No. 43 in the nation. Child poverty in Alabama remains stagnant at 21%. Alabama's national ranking in overall child well-being fell from 39 to 43 this year, according to a new annual report....

Multiple agencies respond to incident at Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Multiple Law Enforcement agencies responded to a call of a reported Active Shooter and Stabbings at the Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama in Meridian, MS. On Friday afternoon, law enforcement was informed about a...

Alabama legislative efforts deserve praise for passing public safety bills 

Eye on Politics Paul DeMarco It has been a little more than a month since Alabama lawmakers returned home from the statehouse. With the dust settling, we can look back at some of what was passed and some that should have passed. The governor and...

Changes coming to commercial driver licenses in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Commercial driver license holders in Alabama can soon expect some changes to the process of getting the license. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it is implementing a modernized CDL skills test and electronic...

Social media erupts after Dem senator compares 'political stunt' to civil rights leader: 'Woke insult'

The Nomiki Show host Nomiki Konst debates Will Cain over rooting out systemic racism, on Fox News Primetime NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse faced immediate blowback on Thursday in response to a social...

L.A. riots; Tuberville/Newsom fight; NASA funding saved; and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

The news this week has been pretty crazy. There are riots in L.A. Is California’s Governor Gavin Newsom just running for office by attacking President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville? Can the U.S. Senate save NASA funding? What is...

Former Alabama Track Star Eliud Kipsang Dies at 28 Following Cardiac Arrest

NEED TO KNOW Former Alabama track star Eliud Kipsang died after suffering cardiac arrest He was rushed to the hospital and spent days in the ICU before his death on June 10 His family established a GoFundMe to help with transportation, funeral and...

ALEA announces major updates for Alabama CDL holders

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is set to implement two important changes this summer for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, aiming to boost road safety and simplify the certification process....

ALEA Announces Big Changes for Alabama  Commercial Driver License (CDL) Holders

HAL TAYLOR SECRETARY ALEA to Implement Modernized CDL Skills Test and Electronic Medical Certification Submission MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial...

In a continuing MCN news story about a local Vietnam Era Veteran Helicopter Pilot who has been threatened with eviction by management at The Heritage Seniors apartments on Flagship Boulevard in Montgomery, has now been issued with a 2nd Eviction Notice

In a continuing MCN news story about a local Vietnam Era Veteran Helicopter Pilot who has been threatened with eviction by management at The Heritage Seniors apartments on Flagship Boulevard in Montgomery, has now been issued with a 2nd Eviction...

Justice Rushed Is Justice Denied: Why Alabama’s Attorney General Can Show Wisdom Rather Than Power on Hemp

One of my favorite quotes from Justice Potter Stewart (naturally, a Supreme Court justice writing about watching pornography is my favorite) is “[f]airness is what justice really is.” The Alabama attorney general has an opportunity to demonstrate...

Homewood’s Samantha Griffin attends Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum

Samantha Griffin of Homewood recently participated in the Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The five-day event equips high school students with disabilities with valuable...

NC gun rights: House passes constitutional carry bill. Is permitless carry legal in NC?

North Carolina's House passed a bill allowing concealed carry of handguns without a permit. The bill, SB 50 "Freedom to Carry NC," now awaits Governor Josh Stein's review, who has indicated he will veto it. The North Carolina House voted 59-48 to...