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By Mayor Darrio Melton Growing up inI never thought I would have the opportunity to be elected mayor. I always had a passion for...
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Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Abortion rights advocates speak out against Roe v. Wade reversal
Carl applauds Supreme Court abortion ruling
Mo Brooks asked Trump for blanket pardon, considering testifying before Jan. 6 committee
Poll: More than half of Americans believe Jan. 6 attack was planned
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Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years
Former Athens principal convicted of multiple felonies still employed
Opinion | Alabama’s FAFSA completion policy is yielding success
Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child
Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer
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COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue steady increase in Alabama
Ivey urges Biden to halt COVID-19 vaccine deadline for National Guard personnel
Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate rising steadily as hospitalizations decline slightly
Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations, positivity rate rising
Lawsuit alleges teen girl abused in Alabama psychiatric residential center
Opinion
Rep. Darrio Melton On June 4, 1968, California voters went to the polls and resoundingly supported a man who has been regarded as an...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As a member of the clergy, “practice what you preach” has a very literal meaning in my life. When I...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton The 2016 regular session is in the books, but for many politicos on Goat Hill, session seemed more like a...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton I would start this piece by talking about how the Legislature finally adjourned for 2016, but the past few years...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, the legislature voted to issue a bond for $800 million to build new, super-max style prisons in Alabama. ...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As elected officials, looking for solutions to our state’s problems is often a delicate balancing act. We have to determine...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Each year when the Legislature starts discussing the budget, the first items on the chopping block are always social services for...
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By Representative Darrio Melton With all the chaos coming out of the Governor’s Mansion in the past month, it’s been easy to overlook the...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Over the past 5 years, Alabama has invested millions to bring businesses to our state. We have sent representatives around...
