News Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
Legislature Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison The 13-month sentence brings to a close one of the more colorful and consequential legislative tenures. Josh MoonJuly 31, 2024
News Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city Mary Claire WootenJuly 31, 2024
News U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduces Lulu’s Law in honor of brave Alabama teenager Lulu’s Law will enable shark attack alerts via mobile phone warnings for public safety. StaffJuly 31, 2024
Local news Darryl Washington to lead new Montgomery Main Street Initiative In his new role, Washington will lead and manage the implementation of several key recommendations outlined in the recently adopted Downtown Action Plan. StaffJuly 31, 2024
Courts Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude. Jacob HolmesJuly 30, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Thoughts on the real problem of election integrity A walk through history shows the dilemma inherent in the Electoral College system, which thwarts the will of millions of voters. Bill BrittJuly 30, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham” The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
National Sen. Britt calls Biden’s Supreme Court reforms a radical escalation The reforms would include a constitutional amendment against presidential immunity, term limits and a binding code of ethics. Mary Claire WootenJuly 30, 2024
Congress Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson selected for NRCC “Young Guns” program With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024