Elections After Trump, Black voters in Alabama have momentum, activists say If efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters receive more support, organizers see a path to increased political power. Micah DanneyFebruary 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | This legislative session’s priority is clear: cruelty "If this is such a compassionate Christian-dominated state, why is cruelty always so prevalent in our legislative agenda?" Josh MoonFebruary 17, 2021
Health Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Legislature Bill to eliminate straight-party voting introduced in the House Straight-party voting has steadily increased to more than half of all ballots cast since 2012. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021
Public safety Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
Congress Tuberville concerned about COVID-19 spread from migrants Tuberville said that COVID health and safety protocols at the border are "both disturbing and discouraging." Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
Congress Brooks: Efforts to understand space weather must be funded to be effective Brooks was influential in the passage of the PROSWIFT Act, which tasked government agencies with addressing space weather. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
State Former Attorney General Jimmy Evans has died Evans served as attorney general from 1991 to 1995. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama will miss Richard Shelby, immensely "Those of us who are political historians will acknowledge Richard Shelby as Alabama’s most pronounced political emissary." Steve FlowersFebruary 17, 2021
Corruption Lanett mayor arrested, faces felony charges of using office for personal gain If convicted, McCoy faces up to 20 years in prison, a $30,000 fine for each count and removal from office. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 16, 2021