Pintlala Elementary Students Get Rodeo-Themed Visit
Rodeo organization brings interactive presentation to Alabama elementary school
Alabama Governor Signs Law Limiting New Environmental Rules
Lady Hornets' season ends in regional semifinals
Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Shakes Quiet Montgomery Neighborhood
Suspect killed, ALEA agent wounded in Dannelly Pines incident

Reward Offered in Montgomery Shooting Death of 57-Year-Old Man
Authorities seek public's help in ongoing investigation into deadly incident.
Montgomery Robbery Suspect Killed in Shootout, ALEA Agent Injured
Authorities say the suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement before being pronounced dead at the scene.
Sports
Lee-Scott girls basketball team's historic season ends in loss
The team fell to powerhouse Saint James School in the AHSAA 3A Central Regionals tournament

2026 AHSAA Girls Regional Basketball Scores and Pairings Announced
High school girls basketball tournament regional sites and matchups set across Alabama.
Montgomery Academy's secret star leads title defense
Sophomore Mason Ellis emerges as key player for private school powerhouse.
Politics
Alabama Senate Committee Advances Bill to Allow ALEA Takeover of Understaffed Police Departments
The proposed legislation would give municipalities five years to meet staffing requirements or face state oversight.

Alabama Senate Passes Bill for Virtual Parole Hearings
The new law will allow victims and parole applicants to participate remotely.
Children of Late Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Honor His Legacy
Family members share emotional tributes a day after Jackson's passing.
Lifestyle
Alabama Advocacy Group Pushes for No-Cost School Breakfasts
Alabama Arise Action calls on state lawmakers to allocate $14 million for universal free meals.

Alabama High School Seniors Can Apply to Colleges for Free Feb. 23-27
More than 50 colleges and universities in Alabama and surrounding states are waiving application fees for a week-long campaign.
Alabama Launches Free College Application Week
High school students can apply to colleges without fees from February 24-28.
Business
Alabama Hospital Sues BCBS Over $1.4M Withheld During Bankruptcy
Jackson Hospital claims BCBS Alabama improperly recouped a cash advance despite the hospital's bankruptcy filing.

Madison Drops Lawsuit Against State Over Online Tax
City leaders seek legislative solution to SSUT revenue distribution issues
Blue Cross Defends Reimbursement Rates for Jackson Hospital
Insurer says it has worked to support the struggling hospital despite revenue growth.