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After years of party infighting, the Senate minority leader vowed listening tours across all 67 counties before a pivotal election.

This Matters with Bill Britt

The Burr-Hamilton clash showed how humiliation and revenge could turn public rivalry into private ruin, leaving a republic with nothing gained.

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Featured Opinion

After 16 years of dominance, Alabama Republicans increasingly face their greatest governing obstacle from forces operating within their own party.

Local news

Jackson Hospital, BCBS Alabama announced an agreement more than a month ago, but it still hasn't been signed, delaying progress on saving the hospital.

The Voice of Alabama Politics

August 9, 2026
Tuberville's Lead Shrinks? Will They Debate?

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Governor

The governor urged students to embrace new opportunities while thanking teachers, administrators and parents for supporting the year ahead.

Education

The Opelika parents said education savings accounts helped three children thrive at The Rock Academy after other options fell short.

Party politics

The state GOP earned the RNC program’s top designation after meeting benchmarks in fundraising, communications, data and grassroots organizing.

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Legislature

The Joint Contract Review Committee held ADOC contracts, questioning millions spent on prison litigation and calling for greater focus on reforms and settlements.

News

The nonprofit has placed attorneys in 10 rural counties and plans to expand its recruiting pipeline statewide.

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Opinion

Opinion

A Gallup survey and a roadside gesture suggested everyday decency endured, even as technology made strangers easier to avoid.

Elections

A new poll shows Doug Jones has cut Tommy Tuberville's lead by more than half. So you're telling me there's a chance?

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Featured Opinion

Democratic socialism challenges capitalism, but America must answer its appeal without confusing fellow citizens with enemies or ignoring economic failures.

Economy

A federal funding shift and tighter rules could turn paperwork problems into empty cupboards for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians.

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Featured Opinion

That noose in the garage — that’s us.  The Confederate statues all over the place and the ignorant law protecting them — that’s us. ...

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