Lottery Bill Dies, Local Hoops Star Chooses LSU: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL - For about a month straight, Alabama has made national headlines every week for something political, and this past week was no exception. In addition to a major lawsuit filed against the state over its abortion ban, the state also made headlines after Alabama Public Television refused to air a cartoon because of its homosexual content.

In news that caught national sports attention, Alabama's two-time Mr. Basketball finally made his college choice, much to the chagrin of many fans who had hoped he would stay in state.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of May 19-25:

Trendon Watford Chooses LSU

The most anticipated college basketball signing in the state - and possibly the country - is official. Mountain Brook's Trendon Watford announced Monday he will play basketball at LSU next season.

Alabama Public Television Refuses To Air Cartoon With Gay Wedding

Alabama Public Television made a decision not to air a May 13 episode of the animated children's show, "Arthur," because it portrays a same-sex wedding.

Alabama Lottery Bill Likely Dead For Current Session

Alabama residents hoping to vote next March on a statewide lottery will likely have to wait another year - at least - after the House of Representatives failed this week to get enough votes to pass the bill.

Superintendent Proposal Aims At Curbing Offensive Speech

A new proposal by the Hoover City School Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy would have Hoover students watching what they say - both in and out of school

ACLU Files Suit To Stop Abortion Ban In Alabama

The ACLU, along with the Planned Parenthood Federation of Alabama filed the lawsuit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama on behalf of abortion providers in the state.