Proposed Alabama bill would lower driver's license barrier for teen workers: State Rep. Ron Bolton, a Republican from Northport, is pushing legislation that would reduce the requirement for a person who is 18 applying for a driver's license to be in high school or an equivalent down to a person who is 16 and satisfies certain criteria. (WVUA 23 News)
WIAT becoming Alabama's 42 on August 1: Here's the latest on changes to one of the state's most-watched local television channels and its news programming. (Alabama's 42)
Where Alabama QB battle stands at start of preseason camp: Crimson Tide fans are eagerly awaiting who will make the start at quarterback when Alabama opens the 2026 college football season next month. (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
Fair housing roundtable held in Tuscaloosa: The Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama recently held its annual roundtable discussion in Tuscaloosa, which brought together elected leaders, lenders, realtors and more. (Kelvin Reynolds, WBRC Fox 6 News)
Alabama Football Returning Starters With the Most to Prove This Season: As opening kickoff nears, check out this look at the Crimson Tide's returning starters who are expected to make the biggest impact. (Katie Windham, Bama Central)
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