Opinion
The prominence Boys State has played is immense. But Girls State may well be eclipsing the boys in this generation.
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- Elections
Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race
Forestry Association endorses Will Sellers for Alabama Supreme Court
Clay Thomas announces run for district judge
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court
David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court
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- National
USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief
SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month
Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County
U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court
- Education
State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved
Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training
Ivey forces resignation of Education secretary over “woke” Pre-K book
- Health
Anti-vape bills pass second committees
Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
- Opinion
Opinion | Give Ainsworth his due on grocery tax cut
Opinion | Democrats want to cut your taxes. A Republican is standing in the way
Opinion | Girls State has had a profound effect on current state leaders
Opinion | May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Opinion | Just say no to expanding sales of “cocktails in a can”
Featured Opinion
Alabama was electing women to statewide offices many years before other so-called progressive states.
Opinion
It was 55 years ago in May 1968 that Alabama's first female governor, Lurleen Wallace, passed away.
Opinion
David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama governmental history.
Opinion
It would take a book to chronicle his legislative accomplishments and good deeds.
Opinion
We have a generation of young political leaders arriving on the scene in Alabama.
Opinion
The United States cannot continue down this path of spending ourselves into oblivion.
Opinion
Trump was going down the tubes in hopes of being the Republican nominee, but the Democrats gave him a lifeline.
Opinion
If indeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the Republican nominee, it will be a close race in November 2024.
Opinion
Enterprise and Marshall County are emerging as new political breeding grounds for Alabama politicians.
