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In both algebra and life, solving problems requires both patience and dogged persistence. It takes determination.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
Rep. Aderholt announces $16.17M secured for Swayback Bridge replacement
- Education
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama school boards association
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation adds five new board members
- Health
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
- Opinion
Opinion | Algebra as a metaphor for life: what if it was never about math?
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Opinion
It’s become fashionable for politicians to take shots at our form of government and our approach to capitalism. Ignore them.
Opinion
A German tourist’s wonder at Waffle House, Buc-ee’s and everyday kindness revealed the America many residents had stopped seeing.
Opinion
Impulse and aspiration rarely line up, but daily choices reveal which version of ourselves we are actually building.
Opinion
What lessons did you have to learn the hard way?
Opinion
Civilization isn’t going to collapse. At least, not in the way we’ve always envisioned.
Opinion
There was a time when people understood grief more intimately than we do now.
Opinion
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is believing their current circumstances are permanent.
Opinion
Longer lives, empty nests and financial independence helped drive a sharp rise in divorce among older Americans, especially women and remarried couples.
Opinion
The simple truth is that most of your stress comes from people and paths you should’ve let go of much earlier. Good riddance.