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Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race

Jelks argues Democrats should clear the field as they did in Nebraska, saying Alabama needs a higher-profile challenger to Barry Moore.

12 hours ago

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Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power

Mike Ball argues that political competition and spiritual humility are essential checks against the corrupting arrogance that accompanies unchecked power.

12 hours ago

Courts

SPLC accuses ALDOT of illegal covenants in Shiloh

Black landowners said settlement terms let the state flood their properties without penalty, leaving homes damaged and difficult to insure.

12 hours ago

This Matters with Bill Britt

The Constitution isn’t partisan

Constitutional principles protect liberty only when their restraints apply equally to every party, leader, institution and citizen in every circumstance.

12 hours ago

The Voice of Alabama Politics

September 6, 2026
Data Center Showdown: Tuberville vs. Jones

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Health

Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation

Alabama medical officials warn residents to verify physician licenses after an unlicensed woman posed as a doctor online.

2 days ago

Economy

NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism

Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.

2 days ago

Local news

Birmingham approves housing deal

During the council's Tuesday meeting, officials approved a housing deal for 31 new homes and advocates urged greater visibility for Sickle Cell patients.

2 days ago

News

Sloss Tech draws largest crowd in event’s history

The Birmingham conference expanded its regional reach with speakers, startups and attendees representing dozens of states and international hubs.

2 days ago
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Featured Opinion

Analysis | Alabama’s prison crisis is a failure of command

Seven years after Alabama promised reform, DOJ evidence describes leaders who failed to measure danger, enforce policy or protect life.

3 days ago
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Economy

Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake

Millions of working families are struggling to pay their bills and stay afloat. Polling indicates they're about to make Republicans pay for it.

4 days ago
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Featured Opinion

Opinion | From Eden to Alexandria to artificial intelligence

Humanity has always feared knowledge joined with power. Artificial intelligence raises the question o whether wisdom can keep pace with what we create.

4 days ago

Elections

Opinion | You should talk to Thomas Jackson sometime

Spend a little time with Representative Thomas Jackson and you'll remember what public service is supposed to be like.

6 days ago

Opinion

Opinion | America needs food security, not foreign mystery meat

The consequences of allowing this foreign beef into American markets aren’t theoretical; they’re dangerous.

7 days ago
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Stacy George announces book release

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy George announced that his book, “Corruption in the Heart of Dixie,” should come out...

September 13, 2017
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