State Oak Mountain State Park shows off “first-class” campground Oak Mountain’s campground, one of the park’s top attractions, has gone through a complete teardown and rebuild. StaffMay 22, 2024
News Alabama League of Municipalities elects new president, vice president Dothan mayor Mark Saliba will serve as president, while Fairhope mayor Sherry Sullivan was elected as Vice President. Jacob HolmesMay 21, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Capital Punishment: A stain on Alabama’s justice system From public hangings to the nitrogen hypoxia controversy, the state exemplifies everything wrong with capital punishment. Bill BrittMay 21, 2024
Courts Jefferson County DA: Toforest Johnson conviction “cannot be justified” Johnson's death sentence has attracted attention from several notable people, all calling for him to be released or a new trial granted. Josh MoonMay 21, 2024
Governor Juneteenth designated as state holiday for fourth year Although not legally considered an official state holiday, state employees will observe Juneteenth this year. Mary Claire WootenMay 21, 2024
National Sen. Britt, Rep. Carl criticize Biden and ICC’s treatment of Israeli prime minister The two Alabama politicians have questioned the International Criminal Court’s ability to investigate the Israeli prime minister. Chance PhillipsMay 21, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The union election revealed which side Alabama’s politicians are on In a healthy democracy, would workers striving to improve their lives be met only by politicians’ scorn? Chance PhillipsMay 21, 2024
Opinion Opinion | The Real Trans Agenda: Leave us alone, please Alabama deserves better than this, and we must demand better than this. Andrea TrenamanMay 21, 2024
Education Alabama school district faces controversy over alleged religious assembly Parents reported that a seminar turned into a Christian proselytizing session. StaffMay 21, 2024
Education Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning. StaffMay 21, 2024