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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.

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Elections

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.

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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.

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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.

3 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.

1 day 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.

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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.

1 day 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.

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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.

2 days ago
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Opinion

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.

3 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.

3 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.

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Featured Opinion

Politics continue to overrule ethics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The State Legislature begins its four-day sprint to the finish this Tuesday. To-date, 1025 bills were introduced over...

May 15, 2017

Opinion

An open letter to Gov. Ivey

By Larry Lee Governor: Just a month ago the Alabama political landscape was turned upside down and you suddenly found yourself moving from the...

May 15, 2017
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