Featured Opinion Opinion | A “clean lottery” is incredibly stupid There is a proposal that would allow for only a "clean lottery" — an idea that would cost us $500 million and 12,000 jobs. Josh MoonMarch 22, 2022
Courts Decatur store owner punched by cops files federal lawsuit against the city, police officer Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Courts Former Athens principal convicted for role in $10 million fraud scheme Rick Carter, who was principal of the year in Alabama in 2013, was accused of falsifying student records to skim state dollars. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Elections Is Trump planning to dump Mo Brooks? A new story quotes the former president saying he's considering pulling his endorsement from Mo Brooks. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2022
Elections Multiple polls show Ivey with commanding lead in gubernatorial race Three new polls show Ivey could cruise to the GOP nomination without a runoff. Josh MoonMarch 16, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The divisive concept of truth The push to ban divisive concepts in classrooms is designed to do one thing: kill real history and conversations that might bring us together. Josh MoonMarch 16, 2022
Elections New poll shows Durant, Britt leading U.S. Senate race, Ivey still strong The poll conducted by the Forestry Association shows Britt and Durant pulling away from Brooks, while Ivey holds a commanding lead. Josh MoonMarch 15, 2022
Featured Opinion Analysis | The gambling bill passed its first hurdle, but why is the state picking winners Critics say the gaming bill is picking winners by limiting licensing locations. It's also protecting local businesses. Josh MoonMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Analysis | We already have lots of gambling in Alabama, just no revenue Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2022
Legislature A new plan for a lottery, sports wagering, gaming New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 4, 2022