National The Freedom Riders at 65 Riders endured beatings, jail and a firebombed bus in 1961, then forced federal action that helped dismantle segregation in interstate travel. Liz Ryan2 days ago
National Athletes, coaches join call for NCAA to take action over anti-trans bills A bill intended to ban transgender athletes in Alabama public school sports passed the Alabama House in March. John H. GlennApril 12, 2021
National Rogers, Brooks comment on Biden’s executive action on guns Rogers and Brooks claim that the Biden administration is launching an assault on Americans' Second Amendment rights. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021
National Arkansas governor vetoes trans health care bill Hutchinson urged his fellow Republicans to consider a "thoughtful study of the science and ethics surrounding the issue before acting." Micah DanneyApril 6, 2021
Congress Sewell continues American Rescue Plan district tour Sewell continues her district-wide tour Tuesday touting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021
Courts Alabama man charged with conspiracy in U.S. Capitol attack Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Congress Congressman Brooks introduces bill to make E-Verify mandatory The bill would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and make its use mandatory for employers. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Congress Sewell meets with county officials to discuss American Rescue Plan Sewell continued her American Rescue Plan tour with stops in Lowndes and Dallas counties. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021
National Hokes Bluff man arrested, charged with entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Russell Alford told FBI agents he entered the Capitol through a broken door. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 30, 2021
Congress Conservative PAC targets Brooks, 5 other Republicans in new ad campaign The Alabama ad is scheduled to be broadcast next week on local Alabama newscasts. John H. GlennMarch 30, 2021
National Republicans praise new Georgia election law Republicans praise Georgia's new election law, but Democrats say it brings Jim Crow to the 21st Century. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021