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 ...
"God not Guns": Birmingham mothers hold vigil, demand action against gun violence
Birmingham's struggle with gun violence continues as the city marked its 13th homicide of 2025, with four occurring in February alone. In res ...
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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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 ...
Alabama lawmakers kickoff 2025 session
Alabama lawmakers kicked off the 2025 legislative session Tuesday. They said there are a lot of priorities they have on their ...
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Alabama lawmakers aiming to take down crime in new bill package
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R) told CBS 42 lawmakers are getting to work. Tomorrow, they will kickoff the 2025 legislative session. One of the first orders of ...
Woodfin's track record: A closer look at crime, safety and accountability
As Birmingham experiences its deadliest year in decades in 2024, questions loom over Mayor Randall Woodfin's efforts to curb ...