Governor Ivey signs REACH Act, lowering age for high school diploma program

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Governor Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law on Monday, June 9, expanding the High School Diploma Options (HSDO) program. The program, offered through Alabama's community colleges, allows former high school students...

Governor Kay Ivey signs package of public safety bills at Capitol ceremony

The legislation, collectively called the "Safe Alabama" Public Safety Pages, covered items from police accountability to officer impersonation. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — With the legislative session passed, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ceremonially signed a...

Governor signs 'Safe Alabama' package

Alabama officials react to Israel striking Iran — ‘Alabama will always proudly stand with Israel!’

State and federal elected officials representing Alabama sided with Israel over Iran on Thursday. Israel stated the strikes against Iran on Thursday were necessary to deter the country’s nuclear ambitions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said...

Alabama lawmakers react to Israel's attack on Iran’s capital

Video above: Security cameras capture explosions in Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Senate Budget Hawks, Top Trump Advisor Clash Over Border Spending In ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

Top White House Advisor Stephen Miller met with Senate Republicans on Thursday to discuss enhancing border security funding in the “one big, beautiful bill” amid disagreements over how much money to funnel into the border. Republican Kentucky Sen....

How much can I go over the speed limit in Alabama? What the law says

Speeding is common, even expected, on highways and some local streets. If you're driving on the interstate, chances are you're going faster than the posted speed limit, and you're not alone. Going 5 to 10 mph over the limit has become the norm for...

Trump’s recent moves risk politicizing the military, which has long strived to stay above politics

Last weekend, President Donald Trump took the rare step of mobilizing the National Guard, and then the U.S. Marines, sending them into Los Angeles over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom quickly took the president to court for...

‘Major updates’ coming for Alabama Commercial Driver License Holders

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state, according to a recent release. “These changes, aligned with...