As of 2023, more than half of states across the U.S. recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday, according to the Pew ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey said her main priority is making Alabama safer. She highlighted ways to fight crime ...

Birmingham's struggle with gun violence continues as the city marked its 13th homicide of 2025, with four occurring in February alone. In res ...

Following criticism from officials on UAB withdrawing support from an event aimed at curbing youth gun violence, UAB released ...

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R) told CBS 42 lawmakers are getting to work. Tomorrow, they will kickoff the 2025 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alabama lawmakers kicked off the 2025 legislative session Tuesday. They said there are a lot of priorities they have on their wish list this year.

Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) said. “That right there in itself is putting us more in a pandemic type situation.” “I think the number one thing you see people want to move to your ...

This legislative session, lawmakers mean business when it comes to banning cellphones for K-12 students in classrooms. On Feb ...