Featured Opinion Opinion | Benefactor or ideologue "Brooks has become a pariah and now actually hurts the growth and expansion of Alabama." Steve FlowersFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House passes Aniah’s Law The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate carries over election audit bill The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate leadership outlines legislative priorities Senate leadership outlines its remaining legislative priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Texas failed to prepare, Alabama shouldn’t "Fortunately, it’s a disaster that Alabama has taken aggressive steps to avoid." George ClarkFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
State Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise. Micah DanneyFebruary 23, 2021
Local news Pell City bans sale and delivery of Tianeptine pills The city ordinance, introduced by Mayor Bill Pruitt at a Monday council meeting, passed unanimously. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2021