Featured Opinion Opinion | We are living in a graceless, gilded and lawless age To reclaim our future, we must confront injustice with grace and courage. Bill BrittJuly 24, 2025
Prisons Families ask legislators not to “shove old problems into shiny, new buildings” At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system. Mary Claire WootenJuly 24, 2025
Municipal elections State Rep. Barbara Drummond challenges fellow Mobile mayoral candidates to debate Drummond challenged her opponents in the Mobile mayoral race to participate in a series of two televised debates ahead of next month's election. Alex JobinJuly 24, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts. Wesley WalterJuly 24, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures introduces bills to support first-time parents, lower baby costs Figures introduced two new bills, aiming to provide financial relief to new parents and ensure essential baby products remain affordable. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins colleagues to introduce the Safe Baby Formula Act This new legislation sought to ban toxic heavy metals from baby formula, requiring the FDA to study their effects. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Infrastructure Local leaders celebrate new EV charging station in Smiths Station The station provides easy charging for travelers on U.S. 280, a crucial corridor. Funding from ADECA's program made it possible. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Municipal elections Hoover mayoral candidate Nick Derzis calls for city to join lawsuit over online sales tax Mayoral candidate Nick Derzis urged the City of Hoover to join a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s online sales tax distribution, citing an unfair system. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Elections Alabama FarmPAC endorses Young Boozer for re-election as state treasurer The Alabama Farmers Federation's political action committee announced its support for Young Boozer, citing his record of fiscal management. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama could do better by its kids. We know the way Alabama could do better by its children. If you doubt that, just look at what the Poarch Creeks are doing. Josh MoonJuly 23, 2025