Alabama lawmakers push to make Juneteenth a permanent state holiday amidst Trump DEI changes
As of 2023, more than half of states across the U.S. recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday, according to the Pew ...
Birmingham residents react to Gov. Ivey’s focus on inner-city crime
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey said her main priority is making Alabama safer. She highlighted ways to fight crime ...
State lawmaker meets with pastors to talk gun laws, crime prevention
The Let’s Talk Crime forum was held at Trinity Baptist Church and attended by dozens of pastors and other community members.
UAB reverses decision, supports youth gun violence event following criticism
Following criticism from officials on UAB withdrawing support from an event aimed at curbing youth gun violence, UAB released ...
Alabama lawmakers aiming to take down crime in new bill package
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R) told CBS 42 lawmakers are getting to work. Tomorrow, they will kickoff the 2025 ...
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Woodfin’s response to Birmingham crime is ‘game of Russian Roulette,’ challenger says
Juandalynn Givan said this morning during an appearance on the Gary Richardson Morning Show on WJLD radio. “At the end of the day, who’s next?” Givan spoke this morning, a day after Mayor ...
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To ban or not to ban? Lawmakers create bills to ban cellphones in Alabama public schools
This legislative session, lawmakers mean business when it comes to banning cellphones for K-12 students in classrooms. On Feb. 4, lawmakers introduced bills in the House and Senate that will make this ...
UAB withdraws from hosting gun violence prevention event
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has withdrawn support for an upcoming gun violence prevention event, according to a ...