Prattville library board sued over policy that restricts LGBTQ books al.com/news/2024/05/p…

Gov. Ivey said she was disappointed in the Legislature for not passing out legislation allowing the public to vote on a constitutional amendment for a lottery and casino gambling. al.com/news/2024/05/w…

Alabama A&M University made a $52 million offer on Thursday to purchase Birmingham-Southern College with the intention to retain the school’s credentialed faculty and staff. al.com/news/birmingha…

A plan to allow Alabma voters to decide whether to authorize a #lottery and casinos died Thursday with the end of the annual legislative session. al.com/news/anniston-…

The city cites continued problems at Cru for the past month including dangerous exhibition driving, lewd behavior and excessive noise violations at the 2300 First Ave. North location. al.com/news/2024/05/b…

Previously, drivers could only get a ticket.

Now, they face a minimum of misdemeanor charges, and up to a Class B felony if someone is injured or killed, or if there is property damage. al.com/news/2024/05/a…

FFR is asking the department to refrain from including religious worship, bible readings, devotionals or prayer at future staff meetings in order to respect the First Amendment rights of all Department employees. al.com/news/2024/05/f…

The Teachers’ Bill of Rights requires schools to take action against a student when the student disrupts class to the point that the teacher sends the child out of the classroom.

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According to a notice filed with the Alabama Department of Commerce this week, the layoff will affect 152 people as the factory’s closure begins on Aug. 15.
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No special session expected to address gambling and lottery, per the governor.

Video from Alabama shows storms from May 8 and 9 and the damage they caused in north Alabama, including Huntsville, Athens, Decatur and Limestone County.

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama introduced a bill today that would require child support throughout pregnancy and create a clearinghouse of adoption and anti-abortion pregnancy crisis centers to combat decreasing birth rates.

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NEW: “He dealt with a lot in his life. Came in fighting, and I felt like he left here, fighting, too.”

I sat down with Jacoya Clark, mother of Tristan, 24, who was shot and killed by Tuscaloosa police in December. Months later, she still has questions.

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On the last day of Alabama's legislative session, here's a thread on a flurry of stories from The Alabama Education Lab AL.com journalists about bills impacting schools, teachers ... great work by Trisha Powell Crain, Rebecca Griesbach, plus Alaina, Mike Cason, John Sharp and more.

Alabama passes bill making it easier for police to seize street racing vehicles al.com/news/2024/05/a…

In the end, the House approved a bill aimed at expanding a capital improvement cooperative district crucial to Spanish Fort. But lottery and gambling politics animated the floor debate Wednesday. Here's what happened: al.com/news/2024/05/a…

The most significant damage to Scottsboro's famous Unclaimed Baggage was to a building in the parking lot that houses the store’s offices.

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