News Family was denied seeing incarcerated loved one who had brain surgery “Something with that policy needs to change, and it needs to change now,” Crafton said. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
News Jawan Dallas said he did not want to be the next George Floyd before dying "I do not want to be the next George Floyd." These were the words Jawan Dallas reportedly said before dying on July 2. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
News Ozark council rejects measure that could have stymied public comments Recently, some citizens have publicly criticized the mayor for his actions regarding the Ozark-Dale County Public Library Board and his social media interactions with... Jacob HolmesNovember 24, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama leaders shine: Competent governance amid challenges this Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, there's a peculiar yet significant reason to express gratitude: the presence of competent governance. Bill BrittNovember 23, 2023
Economy Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday” Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 23, 2023
Economy Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama This initiative comes at a crucial juncture, with Alabama witnessing one of the nation's lowest labor force participation rates. Bill BrittNovember 23, 2023
State Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed. Patrick DarringtonNovember 22, 2023
Local news Prattville library board appointment sparks controversy Councilman Tony Moore has spoken out against the library board for refusing to move some of the books challenged by Clean Up Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Governor Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget Virginia Doyle questioned threats to rip funding away from the state agency over matters she said the board has no authority to address. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Local news Montgomery partners with AMWINS for enhanced retiree health insurance This collaboration marks a new era in the provision of supplemental health insurance for retired Medicare-eligible city employees. StaffNovember 22, 2023