Third-grade reading scores across the state indicate progress due to elevated standards, according to education officials.

The Alabama Department of Education released data showing that 88.4% of third graders successfully met the criteria necessary for promotion to fourth grade. This statistic is notable, especially considering a raised benchmark introduced for the 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) reading test. The minimum score for promotion has been adjusted from 435 last year […]

Alabama officials firmly support Israeli actions to stop Iran’s nuclear developments through a show of strength.

Political figures in Alabama have expressed their backing for Israel as it aims to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions. On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed “Operation Rising Lion,” asserting that military action was crucial due to Iran’s close approach to developing nuclear capabilities. Since the announcement, Iran has conducted extensive missile and drone attacks […]

Immigration officials apprehend a former Iranian sniper in Northern Alabama

ICE Arrests Iranian Man Amid National Security Concerns On Sunday, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an individual from Iran, as stated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which noted that this person “has never adjusted his position.” The detainee, Ribvar Karimi, resides in Locust Fork, Blount County, and is now facing deportation. Karimi, who […]

L.A. County officials consider legal steps after aggressive ICE arrests

L.A. County Superintendent Addresses Immigration Enforcement Issues L.A. County Superintendent Hilda Solis has expressed concerns following recent arrests by immigration agents in the Valinda area, where some individuals were injured. She indicated that the county might consider a legal response against what she described as “unconstitutional immigration enforcement practices” by the federal government. In a […]

Fewer children are drowning in Maricopa County this year, officials say

The first responder is cautiously optimistic about decline, but parents warn that they should never guard around the water. Maricopa County, Arizona – Maricopa County has recorded the own deaths of two children this year. This is a significant drop from the 19 children under the age of five who died in the pool in […]

Yuma officials investigate double shooting

Authorities are investigating it as a murder. Yuma, Ariz. — Two people were found dead inside Yuma’s home on Saturday, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. Both people were apparently shot and bullet injuries, officials said. Filming took place at a home near Summerton Avenue and Wall Lane. Officials said they answered the house […]

GOP bill would oust, arrest elected officials who share immigration enforcement information

The US immigration and customs enforcement agency will return to the agency’s North Nashville facility after escorting buses filled with immigration from the parking lot. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee Republican lawmakers announced this week that public officials would make the name of immigration officers a felony by yet another public swipe targeting the mayor […]

ACLU sues Tennessee over law criminalizing elected officials’ votes for ‘sanctuary policies’

Metronashville Councillors Terry Vo, Zulfat Sula, Sandra Sepulveda and Jeff Prepit are among seven members of Metro Council, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Tennessee that challenged the recent immigration law. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout2025) The American Civil Liberties Union in Tennessee is suing the nation New Law It generated felony charges among elected officials who […]

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