Bill to raise age of medical consent to 16 in Alabama could soon become law

A bill to raise the age at which people can make their own medical decisions from 14 to 16 is headed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for signature. It was approved by the Alabama Senate on Wednesday. Under current state law, a minor who is at least 14 years of age …

Paul Finebaum ‘very confident’ in Alabama as CFP contender after spring practice

The Alabama Crimson Tide are looking to get back to the College Football Playoff after missing out on the dance in 2024. It’s going to be difficult in a conference filled with contenders, but Paul Finebaum thinks that they’re going to be able to do just …

Thomas Castellanos publicly calls out start time for Florida State vs. Alabama

Tuesday brought along some information the college football world has been waiting on. ESPN announced kickoff times for some early-season showdowns, including Florida State‘s massive nonconference game against Alabama. Doak Campbell Stadium will play host, …

Inmate recaptured in Semmes, Alabama Department of Corrections reports

UPDATE: Officials say the inmate has been recaptured in Semmes. ORIGINAL STORY: MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 35-year-old Alabama Department of Corrections inmate escaped custody Wednesday while taking part in a work release program in Mobile, according to state …

Animal Adventures at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - From leaping lemurs to tortoises taking their time, there’s an animal adventure waiting for you in Gulf Shores. Vanessa visits the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo to spend time with a few of its most fascinating residents. Executive Director …

Alabama bill exempting nursing mothers from jury duty heads to Ivey’s desk

The Alabama Senate on Wednesday issued final approval on SB76, otherwise known Parker’s Law, which would exempt nursing mothers from jury duty for up to two years. It now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Although the Senate approved an …

Alabama lawmakers pass human smuggling bill in crackdown on illegal immigration

Alabama lawmakers have given final passage to a bill to establish the crime of human smuggling under state law, a bill intended as a response to illegal immigration. The bill by Sen. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, makes it a crime to knowingly bring an undocumented …

Longshore & McKnight: Final week of college baseball, NFL schedule, Alabama football, and more

Governor Kay Ivey Signs HB 152 into Law, Providing Tax Relief for Alabama Families

Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law House Bill 152, a legislative measure aimed at reducing the financial burden on Alabama families by exempting essential items from state sales tax. The bill, which passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, is …

Alabama Credit Union Hosting Bowling Event For Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is something that Alabama families have to face, likely more often than many may imagine. According to the West Alabama Food Bank, more than 292,330 children in Alabama are at risk today. They may not have had breakfast this morning, and …