Featured Opinion Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control. Josh MoonApril 3, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours. Wesley WalterApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama. Alex JobinApril 3, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily Our newly minted Astronomical Program involves sending a student-developed experiment to the International Space Station. Jeremy M. CarrApril 3, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
Municipal elections Opinion | Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success. Steve FlowersApril 3, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to improve public health More than 28 million adult Americans continue to smoke cigarettes, including more than 500,000 Alabamans. Rolanda HollisApril 2, 2025
News Rogers Hamilton: No justice for murdered Black teen Lynched in 1957 Alabama after waving at white girls, Rogers Hamilton's murder remained unsolved for decades. Liz RyanApril 2, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s a new gambling bill, but the same old story Gambling legislation has been on the brink of passing for three decades now. It probably won't happen until someone loses a seat. Josh MoonApril 2, 2025