Featured Opinion Opinion | Let justice roll down as waters "Fighting for justice shouldn't be based on party affiliation. It should be the aspiration of every decent citizen." Bill BrittApril 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why don’t you care more? "Following the verdicts in the Chauvin trial, not a single Alabama Republican issued a statement or commented on the outcome." Josh MoonApril 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor issues 15,000 pardons for marijuana possession The pardons affect those with a single closed unlawful possession case in Birmingham Municipal Court over the last 30 years. John H. GlennApril 22, 2021
Legislature House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports” The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status. Eddie BurkhalterApril 21, 2021
Legislature Faith leaders push for state to remove voting barriers for formerly incarcerated There is bipartisan support for Senate Bill 118, which is now being considered in the House. Micah DanneyApril 21, 2021
National Alabama leaders react to Chauvin verdict Following the guilty verdict, Alabama's leaders talked about what it meant and what's left to be done. Josh MoonApril 21, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House passes funding for businesses in rural, impoverished communities The legislation would create a fund where small businesses in rural or impoverished areas can find access to capital. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021