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April 13, 2023

Alabama House committee aims to ban transgender women from female college sports teams

The Alabama House is eyeing a bill banning biological males from playing on female college sports teams. The bill also prohibits transgender males from joining the men’s teams.

April 12, 2023

Alabama bill would let K-12 parents 'opt out' of school mask mandates

An Alabama bill was advanced Wednesday which would allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates. As COVID-19 case numbers fell mask requirements were largely eliminated.

April 12, 2023

Alabama lawmakers approve bill to reduce the use of good behavior incentives that shorten prison stays

Lawmakers in Alabama approved a bill that will reduce the use of good behavior incentives that shorten prison stays. The bill is named after Deputy Brad Johnson.

April 12, 2023

Contractor installs bulletproof shelters at Alabama elementary school: 'I want it in every classroom'

An elementary school in Alabama is using bulletproof safe rooms to protect students in the event an active shooter attacks the school.

April 11, 2023

15-year-old leads Alabama cops on early morning chase with stolen car, gun, marijuana: police

A 15-year-old Alabama juvenile armed with a stolen gun initiated a 4 a.m. police pursuit that spanned three counties involving officers from three departments.

April 10, 2023

Motorist fatally shot, Alabama trooper wounded after car chase shooting

A motorist has been fatally shot and an Alabama trooper was wounded after a car chase shooting. The trooper tried to pull over a vehicle, but the driver refused to stop.

April 10, 2023

Alabama county’s alleged illegal redistricting was drawn lawfully, attorney says

An Alabama attorney disputed an allegation that Jefferson County redrew its districts illegally. The attorney said the new map reflects the county’s population shifts.

April 10, 2023

Alabama woman sentenced to prison after stealing $90K from church where she served as secretary

An Alabama woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after she stole nearly $90,000 over an 11-year span from a church where she served as secretary.

April 9, 2023

Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital

Two crew members were briefly hospitalized after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on Easter Sunday. Officials say there is no hazardous materials threat.

April 7, 2023

Lawsuit challenges commission districts in Alabama's largest county

A lawsuit is challenging commission districts in Alabama for packing Black voters into two districts.