Featured Opinion Opinion | Why does Alabama choose cruelty? Despite all the evidence that it doesn't work, Alabama continues to choose cruelty and meanness as its primary corrections system. Josh Moon7 days ago
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws. Wesley Walter7 days ago
Legislature Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk. Mary Claire Wooten7 days ago
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force. Alex Jobin7 days ago
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin. Alex Jobin7 days ago
Opinion Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real. Will Nevin7 days ago
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $7.6 million for road, bridge project funding Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally. Staff7 days ago
Education UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest UA College Democrats and allies, including Beto O’Rourke and Doug Jones, will rally at Snow Hinton Park today to protest President Trump’s commencement appearance. Staff7 days ago
Education Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state. Staff7 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer Ivey signed a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama. Staff7 days ago