TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a chilling display of fraternity hazing, four University of Alabama students have been arrested following an investigation into disturbing incidents that took place at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house. The hazing, which unfolded in late August 2024, saw pledges subjected to degrading and violent rituals, raising renewed concerns about the…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Despite protests from conservative groups, Rocket City Pride celebrated its annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fest this October at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville. The event, which has grown into one of North Alabama’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, continued its tradition of supporting the local LGBTQ+ community with music, food, and drag performances, standing…

MARGARET, Ala. — A federal lawsuit is shaking up the quiet town of Margaret, Alabama, a place where life usually moves at a slower pace. Known for its modest charm and proximity to Birmingham, Margaret has recently found itself at the center of a fiery legal battle over free speech, public transparency, and the limits…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in a parking lot on the 1400 block of Third Avenue West, adding another tragic incident to the city’s growing list of homicides. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Ta’Darrius Omar Debodre Jones, was found lying face down when officers from the West Precinct…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from removing thousands of voters from its rolls just weeks ahead of the 2024 general election, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates. The decision came after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state, arguing that Alabama’s planned purge violated the National…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The recent passage of the CHOOSE Act in Alabama, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey in March 2024, is igniting debate across the state. The $100 million bill, which establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for families, allows parents to use public funds to send their children to private or religious schools,…