Opinion Opinion | Katie Britt: Leaving people behind in Afghanistan is un-American "We must end Biden’s weakness before it causes great harm to many more Americans," candidate Katie Britt writes. Katie BrittAugust 18, 2021
Local news Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2021
Health UAB Health System to require COVID-19 vaccinations for hospital, clinic staff UAB will pay $400 to workers who are already vaccinated, and those who get first shots by Sept. 30. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 18, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham mayoral debate sees heated exchanges over education, gun violence prevention In abrasive and oftentimes heated exchanges, six of Birmingham's eight mayoral candidates discussed gun violence and education policy. John H. GlennAugust 18, 2021
Economy Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
National Mike Rogers, Armed Services Committee Republicans press Biden for Afghanistan plan Republicans on the House Armed Service Committee pressed Biden to present a plan on Afghanistan. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Elections Gary Palmer addresses constituents at a town hall in Irondale Gary Palmer spoke to constituents about Afghanistan, China, energy policy, the Northern Beltline and other concerns. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Municipal elections Sen. Cory Booker endorses Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Booker is the first sitting U.S senator to formally endorse Woodfin's re-election campaign. John H. GlennAugust 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Summer political happenings "Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin." Steve FlowersAugust 18, 2021
Elections Andy Blalock is running for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District He moved to Huntsville in 2007 and has been teaching for the Academy for Science & Foreign Language for 14 years. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021