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The death of a 6-year-old, who was asleep in her bed, should tell us that gun violence issues are more complicated than we pretend.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones to host public town hall in Sheffield
Congressional candidate Lee McInnis to host St. Clair County Town Hall
Doug Jones blasts SCOTUS ruling striking campaign finance limits
- 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
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
Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship
- Education
Alabama students win awards at RTX Invention Convention US Nationals 2026
Troy University names Steve Grice interim dean for the Sorrell College of Business
Funding for upcoming school year’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts announced
Alabama attorney general defends Auburn baseball prayers, Christian uniforms
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
- 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 | 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 | In one-party Alabama, GOP factions shape everyone’s future
Opinion | I love America
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Featured Opinion
The state is fighting over the method of execution while ignoring the larger question of judicial override.
Education
Paying players fair market value isn't breaking college athletics. It's making things fair, which is exactly why some people hate it.
Courts
The Court gave Alabama room, but justice asks what the state does when the law no longer restrains its power.
Health
Blue Cross said Jackson Hospital’s demands would raise costs for members as negotiations continued over the Montgomery facility’s future.
Health
When Alabama grants a power, it has a habit of skimping on the means to make the power work.
Elections
I asked Barry Moore's campaign about his military service record. They threatened to sue.
Courts
Alabama abandoned judicial override, but Lee remains on death row after a judge overruled jurors who chose life.
Courts
This moment calls for the prophetic voice of the Church, and of every house of worship across this land.
Opinion
Is there still room for a new generation of churches willing to recover the fearless civic and spiritual leadership that once helped transform America?