Opinion
Alabama will have the steady, mainstay conservative judge, Greg Shaw, on the Supreme Court for the next seven years.
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- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County district judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote
Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
- Education
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
Opinion | Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Alabama is powering America’s AI race, manufacturing and energy security
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Opinion
The looming question is, what does our senior U.S. senator, Tommy Tuberville, run for in the 2026 election cycle?
Municipal elections
He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success.
Opinion
Alabama’s legislators need to let Alabamians vote on whether they want to reap revenue from a lottery and sports betting.
Opinion
A new generation of Alabama leaders are taking center stage in our state.
Opinion
Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Opinion
Jim Folsom Jr. definitely has a legacy as the governor who brought Mercedes to Alabama.
Opinion
A legendary dirty trick played on a legislator by a fellow legislator still reverberates over 60 years later.
Opinion
He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats.
Opinion
Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County.