Courts Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude. Jacob HolmesJuly 30, 2024
Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2024
President Alabama Political leaders react to Presidential debate The debate has stirred concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, while Donald Trump remained confident and coherent as he lied repeatedly on stage. Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The union election revealed which side Alabama’s politicians are on In a healthy democracy, would workers striving to improve their lives be met only by politicians’ scorn? Chance PhillipsMay 21, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill banning ranked-choice voting into law The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2024
Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | DeSantis and the dangerous consequences of denying history DeSantis himself has made targeting Black people, our history and culture a full-time job recently. David PersonAugust 31, 2023
Governor Ivey announces intent to pass school voucher legislation in next session Similar legislation has stalled thus far in the Legislature, but it has remained a priority of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesJuly 24, 2023
Elections Ivey sets dates for House District 16 special election Rep. Kyle South vacated the seat to serve as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. StaffJuly 7, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023