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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Poltical Reporter LEE COUNTY – Shirley Scott-Harris, a recently retired, 14 year professor of Auburn University is Speaker of the...
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Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
- National
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
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Courts
A former Birmingham sports anchor and former regional director for Senator Tommy Tuberville was arrested last week on public corruption charges.
Economy
An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws.
State
Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression.
Local news
The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.
Featured Opinion
Polling shows Alabama Republicans want solutions on costs, but lawmakers remain focused on cultural issues, leaving voters increasingly unheard and unrepresented.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Legislature
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Health
The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.
Opinion
A century ago, Reza Pahlavi ascended to Iran's throne, launching a modernization effort that centralized power while sacrificing political freedom.
Opinion
Former Representative Mike Ball reflects on faith, loss and why independence—not party loyalty—ultimately shaped his path through politics.
Elections
Rep. Adline Clarke keeps on fighting for voting rights, no matter how hopeless that fight seems at times. This week, she finally got a...
Featured Opinion
Legislation seeking to force Montgomery to hire more police officers ignores reality and basic common sense.
Opinion
Not every student wants or needs a four-year degree, but every student deserves a pathway to a successful, rewarding career.
Opinion
For today’s young men, it’s not a crisis of desire—it’s a fear of failure. Young men increasingly see failure as the ultimate vulnerability.
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Edward Lane, Alabama whistleblower who recently found himself a litigant the Supreme Court, is now thanking...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter We have been talking about today’s Republican Primary Runoff since before the Republican Primary. Republican voters go to the...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Maybe it’s because I am a father and my wife is a teacher that I have a unique...
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By Sen. Hank Sanders A nice house makes such a difference in our lives. I vividly recall the difference it made it my life. ...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton This year, the United States is facing a humanitarian crisis as more than 52,000 children are seeking refuge in the...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As the 1958 Governor’s race dawned the shadow of Big Jim Folsom loomed over the scene. Even though...
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Staff Report In a stunning rebuke of his old boss Gary Palmer, the former vice president of the Alabama Policy Institute Michael Ciamarra sent...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter CULLMAN—On Saturday, pictures of a pudgy Speaker Mike Hubbard began to appear on social media. Hubbard was in...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Secretary of State Jim Bennett (R) is predicting that only 5 percent of the Alabama electorate will vote...