Elections 41 days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail for primary election May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffApril 6, 2022
Congress Sewell announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition for high school students The winner will receive free round-trip airfare for two to Washington, D.C. to attend an official reception. StaffApril 6, 2022
Legislature Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days. John H. GlennApril 5, 2022
Opinion Opinion | UAB doctor: No Legislature should be any child’s first or worst bully Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act would criminalize the few pediatricians providing youth-focused gender-affirming healthcare. Dr. Morissa LadinskyApril 5, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time for Alabama workers to take a stand — for themselves Companies have no problem doing what's best for their survival. It's time for employees to do the same. Josh MoonApril 5, 2022
Legislature Gun control advocates concerned over Alabama bill to nullify presidential gun orders The advocates note that Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun violence in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022
Party politics Katie Britt releases memo on “reducing the size, scope and reach” of government Britt's policy position includes support for a constitutional amendment to mandate the federal government balances its budget every year. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022
Governor Ivey announces new round of appointments The appointments are effective immediately. StaffApril 5, 2022
Local news Reed issues proclamation honoring late British sculptor of three Montgomery-area statues The late British sculptor is responsible for three Montgomery-area statues dedicated to central Alabama veterans. He died March 26, 2022. John H. GlennApril 5, 2022
National Alabama man with arsenal of weapons at U.S. Capitol sentenced to nearly four years Lonnie Cofffman, 70, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered firearm and carrying a pistol without a license. Eddie BurkhalterApril 4, 2022