Featured Opinion Opinion | Would Alabama’s ruling class pass a 1912 civics test? A century ago, children understood the Constitution better than many in power do today. Bill BrittJuly 21, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A deal that you absolutely should refuse When politics and religion are used to sell products or lure investors, the results are rarely good. Just ask Alabama's state auditor. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2025
Municipal elections Birmingham Islamic Society hosts historic Hoover City Council forum With 350 attendees, the Muslim community demonstrated rising civic engagement ahead of Hoover’s August 26 municipal election. Bill BrittJuly 21, 2025
Public safety Parole Board updates guidelines to refine decision-making process The Board adopted updates, aiming to ensure parole decisions reflected both public safety priorities and the potential for rehabilitation. Bill BrittJuly 21, 2025
Elections Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joins calls for Peoples body cam footage release Democratic Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joined calls for the release of body cam footage, citing his own experiences with law enforcement. Alex JobinJuly 21, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell highlights vote against 2026 defense appropriations bill Sewell’s office criticized the bill’s failure to include $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Wesley WalterJuly 21, 2025
News Alabama organizations host community baby shower for local mothers in Montgomery All attendees received diapers, wipes, sanitary napkins, books and other materials to support their child’s healthy growth and development. StaffJuly 21, 2025
Opinion Opinion | What’s old is new: containing Russia in supporting Ukraine Until Russia decides to abandon its expansionist goals and status as world pariah, U.S. foreign policy should contain Russia. Will SellersJuly 21, 2025
Courts Campos-Reyes pleads not guilty in case that set off statewide raid of Mexican restaurants Counsel for Campos-Reyes indicated another indictment is expected, and three others arrested in the raid will face hearings this afternoon. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2025
Education APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2025