State News

By Ivana Hrynkiw  The families of men who died in Alabama prisons and were returned without all of their organs sat in court Tuesday, watching as lawyers for the University of Alabama at Birmingham argued that […]

Alabama Congresswoman Fights for Federal Workers as IRS and Social Security Layoffs Mount SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Birmingham, AL – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) is taking a stand against sweeping federal layoffs that she says are […]

Immediate Release The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP is proud to present the 2025 Bridge Crossing GALA Awards, honoring individuals who have made a profound impact in our community. 🎖 Congratulations to our distinguished […]

By Rebecca Griesbach A federal investigator who examines civil rights complaints against Alabama schools is the latest target of Trump administration cuts – one of a series of federal and state actions that could leave families […]

By Kayode Crown Seven years ago, deputy sheriffs ransacked Greg and Theresa Almond’s home in Randolph County and found $50 worth of marijuana. The couple said the weed wasn’t theirs, but that did not stop the deputies […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University (ASU) is making history as one of the first institutions in Alabama—and the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation—to offer cannabis education programs. In collaboration […]

By Mike Cason The new chair of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus said the group will fight the efforts by the Trump administration and others to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The caucus announced Tuesday […]

By State Sen. Andrew Jones Alabama is considered one of the most military friendly states in the nation. We are currently ranked the second-best state for veterans to retire in, and it is our goal to […]