Montgomery AL

WHY GO: This Alabama Civil Rights Trail “Getaway” is unlike any other on our site. It’s not glamorous, romantic, funny, or fun. But, it is necessary. And eye opening. Ninety nine percent of our posts celebrate America’s past and present in glowing terms. Yes, there is much to admire about this country.

14‑year‑old Railyn Holt, owner of A Rai of Sunshine, is gaining national attention for her sweet treats and pound cakes!

Alabama’s largest home has a new owner. Chateau Montagel, which went on the market back in May, has been bought by a home remodeling and design contractor who will commit to renovating the estate. The Luxe Group at Real Broker has announced the closing on 7 Montagel Way in...

Governor Kay Ivey announced progress in Alabama’s efforts to address illegal trucking operations. This follows a partnership between the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The collaboration began on October 27, 2025. It aims to improve public safety along major...

A school official cited July guidance from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Javari Barnett has flipped his commitment from Alabama to Illinois. Barnett attends Tampa Bay Tech in Florida. The senior currently garners a three-star rating from multiple recruiting sites. His decision leaves the Tide with one back signee at the moment in Ezavier Crowell. The Florida product had been committed to...

Law enforcement handed over dozens of individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following targeted commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement operations along Alabama’s major interstate corridors, according to Governor Kay Ivey. On Thursday, December 4, Ivey released results from operations...

This reporting was made possible due to a grant from the Education Writers Association. It is part of a series about the challenges and opportunities facing Latino students in Alabama. J. was in fifth grade when Alabama passed a law that imposed strict limits on undocumented immigrants. She remembers protesting...

ALABAMA — A male student at Williamson High School was detained Thursday morning after allegedly attempting to bring a gun onto campus. Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said the teenager had a .40-caliber pistol in his backpack. The school’s metal detectors alerted staff to the weapon. Deputies...

ALABAMA — A Huntsville woman faces several charges after police say a shoplifting investigation led to the discovery of illegal drugs. Huntsville Police reported that officers were called to a business on the 1000 block of Memorial Parkway after employees said individuals entered the store, concealed merchandise, and...