Featured Opinion Opinion | How a Florida ruling spells doom for Alabama’s book banning efforts A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Courts Orange Beach resident defends public records lawsuit in new filing The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Protect kids? Lawmakers ban hemp while teens get beer and weed with ease ABC’s overreach on hemp mirrors failed Prohibition, punishing businesses, ignoring freedom, and enforcing stricter rules than alcohol ever faced. Bill Britt6 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s the social media, stupid Social media is absolutely destroying everything it touches. That includes pretty much all of America. Josh Moon6 days ago
Courts Federal judge: Montgomery state Senate district violates Voting Rights Act A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district. Alex Jobin6 days ago
State As Alabama faces $35 million SNAP budget gap, lawmakers consider cuts Almost 90 percent of SNAP beneficiaries live in a household with a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled person. Chance Phillips6 days ago
Health Tuberville convenes veteran mental health hearing on alternative therapies Researchers and advocates explored alternative therapies like psychedelics and hyperbaric oxygen for veterans' PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Wesley Walter6 days ago
Elections U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2025
Legislature Bill to let governor, AG appoint interim police chiefs prefiled for 2026 session Interim police chiefs may be necessary because sometimes elections for mayor are “just a popularity contest,” Rep. Reed Ingram said. Chance PhillipsAugust 22, 2025
Health Senate hearing in Alabama explores new therapies to combat PTSD, veteran suicide crisis A Montevallo field hearing will bring VA leaders, researchers and veterans together to examine emerging treatments offering hope for mental health. Bill BrittAugust 22, 2025