Southern Poverty Law Center launches campaign to mark anniversary of Voting Rights Act
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is marking the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by launching a new campaign to get people to the polls.
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ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about what’s next following court decision on Alabama’s Congressional districts
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers shares his insight on what’s to come following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Alabama to use the Congressional district map passed by the Alabama Legislature for this year’s elections.
Security will be tight for voting rights rally in downtown Montgomery
Local, state and federal law enforcement officials are prepared for a voting rights rally that is scheduled to take place in downtown Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature begins special session to redraw Congressional district lines
A special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway, as Republican lawmakers take steps to redraw the state’s Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to do so.
Alabama Democrats rally against changes in Congressional district lines
The Alabama Democratic Party has held a rally in front of the Alabama State House to protest possible changes to Alabama’s Congressional district lines.
61 years after Bloody Sunday in Selma led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, some worry about future
Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, thousands are gathering in Selma this weekend, with some having concerns about the future of the Voting Rights Act.
List of speakers released for 2026 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Organizers of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma have released the list of people who will be speaking this year, as the event also will pay tribute to the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
State of Alabama to appeal ruling forcing state senate districts to be redrawn
The State of Alabama plans to appeal a federal judge’s order to swiftly draw new state Senate districts for next year’s legislative elections.
60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act celebrated in Selma
People in Selma are kicking off a week-long celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Celebration set for Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Leaders of organizations from around the state gathered in Selma to announce an upcoming event to celebrate the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The “Fight for the Vote: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act” is set for Wednesday, August 6th. Organizers say the statewide event will feature free food — live music —…
