Opinion Opinion | The power of incumbency The power of incumbency is a mighty sword. Just how deep it cuts into this year’s election is yet to be seen. Beth ChapmanFebruary 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The terrors of justice In America, executive power is not absolute, and our rule of law requires that even emergency actions be reviewed. Will SellersFebruary 7, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Screwed-up priorities in a screwed-up country “Not a single kid has died in a mass reading, yet they’re banning books instead of guns.” Joey KennedyFebruary 6, 2022
Courts Moore, Corfman say no plans to appeal defamation verdict Corfman's attorneys characterized the decision as a loss for Moore, who said Wednesday that the decision was a "great victory." Jacob HolmesFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prevent taxing Alabamians for COVID benefits The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Smitherman promises lesson on national anthem next week Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
State Governor lauds Delta Regional Authority’s $3.4 million investment in Alabama communities The 13 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, update transportation infrastructure and support entrepreneurship. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature Ainsworth announces Alabama small business commission legislative package The package includes tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions, and other adjustments that benefit both small business employers and employees. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Governor Governor allocated funds to assist domestic violence victims Eighteen nonprofit agencies will be allocated funds from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund to assist victims of domestic violence. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
State Alabama Public Television to air documentary on Alabama’s “third senator” Tom Bevill Congressman Tom Bevill represented Alabama for 30 years, procuring federal support that transformed the state. StaffFebruary 4, 2022