Featured Opinion Opinion | Memorial Preservation Act flies in the face of “states’ rights” ideology The centralized state government is cracking down on the rights of its individual member cities. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Municipal elections Alabama NAACP pushes back on Madison city manager proposal The change would leave the Madison mayor as essentially an at-large city councilman. Josh MoonMay 3, 2023
Legislature Week in review: Senate There were still a number of bills that passed despite one less day. Patrick DarringtonMay 3, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: an Alabama political icon It would take a book to chronicle his legislative accomplishments and good deeds. Steve FlowersMay 3, 2023
Opinion Opinion | As companies flee blue states, Alabama needs to convince them to move here Alabamians depend on our state’s government and elected leaders to get real results. Will AinsworthMay 3, 2023
Congress Sewell secures $500,000 to support long-term recovery after Jan. 12 storms The funding will help support long-term recovery efforts in Selma and Dallas County following the Jan. 12 storms. StaffMay 3, 2023
Education Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Legislature Opinion | Alabama elected officials showed leadership with “The Game Plan” This package of bills served as an example of significant, well-thought-out, targeted legislation. Bill BrittMay 2, 2023
Legislature RSA takes first step towards new Statehouse building A request for bids to build a new Statehouse was sent out by RSA on Monday. Josh MoonMay 2, 2023