Featured Opinion Opinion | Lawmakers push for librarian arrests in far-right bid to “protect children” Once upon a time, the GOP—embodying the spirits of icons like Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan—stood as bastions against big government and judicial overreach. Bill Britt5 hours ago
National ALGOP chair joins chorus criticizing alignment of Easter, transgender visibility day The White House has rebuffed the characterization that Biden prioritized the Transgender Day of Visibility over Easter. Jacob HolmesApril 2, 2024
Education UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact An estimated 20 percent of Americans live with dyslexia, a figure that brings to light the pressing need for specialized educational strategies. StaffApril 2, 2024
Education Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers Stillman has already begun accepting students who the announcement has impacted. StaffApril 2, 2024
Elections Wahl urges closed primaries amid claims Dems swayed Dale County election Legislation would need to be passed to make that a reality. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2024
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Caroleene Dobson in District 2 Dobson is facing former Sen. Dick Brewbaker in the Republican runoff on April 16. StaffApril 1, 2024
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Education Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant This initiative not only honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen but also paves a new path for future aviators. Bill BrittMarch 29, 2024
Prisons 78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023 Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant for substance abuse treatment in prisons The grant is being used to fund a six-month Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program. StaffMarch 29, 2024
Education The W offers scholarship opportunities to Birmingham Southern College students The W is dedicated to helping Birmingham-Southern students throughout this period of change. StaffMarch 29, 2024