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 MoonAugust 25, 2025
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 JobinAugust 25, 2025
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 PhillipsAugust 25, 2025
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 WalterAugust 25, 2025
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
Elections Ryan Bitters named to national “30 Under 30” list of rising Republican operatives Strategy Management’s vice president of political strategy earned national recognition for leadership, campaign success, and Republican victories. StaffAugust 22, 2025
Elections State Rep. Rhett Marques annouces bid for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District Marques will join the field of conservatives looking to succeed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who is running for Senate. Alex JobinAugust 22, 2025
Elections Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorses House Speaker Ledbetter for reelection The PAC’s board of directors, composed of Alabama electric cooperative leaders approved the endorsement. StaffAugust 22, 2025