Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship Hoyt assumes the judgeship position vacated by Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge Carmen Bosch who announced her retirement on June 4. StaffJune 13, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Reflections from the 2025 Legislative Session As with any session, there were disappointments. But overall, 2025 was a step forward marked by smart and strategic wins. James LomaxJune 13, 2025
Courts Former Veterans Affairs commissioner sues Ivey, claims constitutional rights were violated Former Commissioner Kent Davis alleged in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Ivey violated his rights to free speech and due process by firing him. Josh MoonJune 12, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | When religion rules the state, freedom is the first to fall The SBC’s resolutions — and similar moves in Alabama — show how religious control of policy threatens liberty, diversity, and democracy itself. Bill BrittJune 12, 2025
Elections Wadsworth’s campaign grossly misrepresented her academic credentials Following APR’s inquiries, Wadsworth’s campaign claimed that her PhD was granted by an unaccredited seminary, not the University of Alabama. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2025
State Trump-backed cuts threaten lifeline utility aid program Trump’s proposed bill could eliminate LIHEAP, a utility assistance program benefitting thousands of low-income Alabama families amid rising heat. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2025
News AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1 The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge. Alex JobinJune 12, 2025
Public safety ALDOT warns of “unpaid toll” text scam ALDOT warned citizens about a new text scam claiming unpaid toll fees. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2025
Elections Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests Marshall discussed his 2026 Senate bid priorities, from gender-affirming care and China tariffs to supporting Trump's response to L.A. protests. Wesley WalterJune 12, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Job Corps is worth fighting for Preserving Job Corps isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. Or at least, it shouldn’t be. Terri SewellJune 12, 2025