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“Today, we solemnly mark 60 years since one of the darkest days in Alabama’s history," Britt said.
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Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
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March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
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Opinion | The dangerous game of political theater in Alabama
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16th Street Baptist Church stories
State
APR spoke with former Sen. Doug Jones to get his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham tragedy.
Congress
It's part of the $3.1 million that Sewell helped secure to preserve historic civil rights sites in Alabama.
State
Nearly 60 years ago, a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls and rocking the nation.
Congress
"May we always remember their names: Addie Mae, Denise, Carole, and Cynthia," Sewell said.
State
The church will host its annual day of remembrance with a special guest speaker and community luncheon.
National
USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice.
Featured Opinion
Tommy Tuberville is a coward. If he weren’t, he would debate U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. The problem with a debate, however, is that Tuberville...
News
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the passing of Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last surviving 16th Street Baptist Church bomber, issued a statement....
Elections
State and national politicians commemorated the 56th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden attended the memorial service...