Economy Opinion | Build it. Just not there I am not writing to stop economic development that helps Lowndes County. I am writing about half a mile. Dr. Charles Steele Jr.4 hours ago
Elections Opinion | Alabama’s past racism is going to hurt its current efforts to do future racism The Supreme Court's recent opinion in a Louisiana voting case requires that states governed by racists at least try to mask their racism. Josh MoonMay 5, 2026
Opinion Opinion | The 800-pound political gorilla I can think of nobody more divisive, or anyone who revels more in the heat of political fires, than Donald Trump. Mike BallMay 5, 2026
Opinion Opinion | One hundred years of Miles Davis Born into relative privilege, Miles Davis still fought racism, addiction and convention as he repeatedly remade jazz on his own uncompromising terms. Will SellersMay 4, 2026
Elections Opinion | The cheating is not OK This rush to cheat at voting in the wake of the Supreme Court decision further gutting the Voting Rights Act is so very depressing. Josh MoonMay 1, 2026
Elections Opinion | Ernie Yarbrough fumbles on the goal line—twice If you can’t punch in the easy ones, you’re not a playmaker. You’re a liability. Angelo “Doc” MancusoApril 30, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Nobody cares. No, seriously, nobody cares The simple truth is that most of your stress comes from people and paths you should’ve let go of much earlier. Good riddance. Tom GreeneApril 30, 2026
Opinion Opinion | North Alabama deserves better than an $85 billion rail merger The railroad system will take no mercy on our vulnerable farmers. When rates rise, they will have no choice but to absorb higher costs. Ben HarrisonApril 29, 2026
Elections Opinion | Very few open or contested state House races There will be a strong continuity of leadership in the House of Representatives between this quadrennium and the next. Steve FlowersApril 29, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | The fight now isn’t left vs. right. It’s forward vs. backward In the United States, here in Alabama, and in places around the globe, a pattern is emerging. The future is being dragged backward. Bill BrittApril 28, 2026
Elections Opinion | Democratic debates have been an embarrassment. Doug Jones should keep avoiding them Doug Jones has declined to debate the other Democratic candidates for governor. It's the right decision. Because his absence is exactly the proper message. Josh MoonApril 28, 2026