Featured Opinion Opinion | As MLK Day nears, Legislature urged to protect historical truths As Rep. Ed Oliver and his allies push for a ban on teaching Black history, they should recognize that history cannot be erased. Bill BrittJanuary 11, 2024
Legislature House speaker gives preview of legislative agenda The 2024 Legislative Session starts on Feb. 6. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
State Alabama politicos react to Nick Saban retiring News of Saban's retirement elicited reactions from many Alabamians including lawmakers and other public figures. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 11, 2024
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Kay Ivey: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewels Alabama has become a national leader in automotive manufacturing, and all this was achieved without a unionized workforce. Kay IveyJanuary 11, 2024
Education Board approves new president for Coastal Alabama Community College Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1. StaffJanuary 11, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz Tuscaloosa workers announce unionization drive with UAW At the Tuscaloosa plant, workers build the Mercedes GLE, the GLE Coupé, GLS model series, and the all-electric EQE and EQS SUVs. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Republican Bryan Brinyark wins House District 16 special election Unofficial election night results recorded Brinyark receiving 83 percent of votes. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 10, 2024
Elections Rep. Wes Kitchens wins race for state Senate District 9 Wes Kitchens garnered just enough votes to win the Republican primary without a runoff. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2024
Courts A conspiracy with medical cannabis licenses? Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama's medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy. Josh MoonJanuary 10, 2024