Opinion Opinion | Of course the Space Command decision was political Yes, Colorado got to keep the Space Command name because of politics. Steve FlowersSeptember 13, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Elections Commissioner Rick Pate endorses Justice Sarah Stewart for chief justice She has served as an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court since she was elected as a Republican in 2018. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Education Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Local news Book-censoring battle moves to Fairhope Fairhope City Council President Jay Robinson said the council does not have input into library content. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Library de-funders want to control all children Library de-funders are not here to empower all parents; they only want to empower those who think like them. Bill BrittSeptember 12, 2023
Elections HD10 special election set, candidates start to emerge The primary elections for the seat will be held on Dec. 12, with the general election to follow on March 26. Josh MoonSeptember 12, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023
State Alabama fans spew racist comments, homophobic slurs at Texas players An Alabama fan can be heard calling Black Texas players a homophobic slur and telling them to go back to the “projects.” Patrick DarringtonSeptember 12, 2023