Opinion
The most colorful of all of Alabama's perennial “run for the fun of it” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price.
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- Elections
Carl and Moore set to debate in January
Republican presidential hopefuls debate who is best alternative to Trump
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Trump’s bid for presidency
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
- Governor
- Legislature
ACLU releases “State House to Prison Pipeline” evaluation of legislative session
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. senators
Opinion | Permitting reform needed to unlock energy investments
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
Opinion | Alabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
Alabama history stories
Opinion
The saying is now famous among Alabama politicians, “just spell my name right.” Big Jim coined it.
Opinion
Big Jim always knew that he wanted to go into politics, so he jumped right in.
Opinion
Big Jim was a true politician, and he was not above straddling the fence, but at least he was honest about it.
Opinion
Big Jim Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness.
Opinion
It was 55 years ago in May 1968 that Alabama's first female governor, Lurleen Wallace, passed away.
Opinion
It would take a book to chronicle his legislative accomplishments and good deeds.
Opinion
Kathryn Tucker Wyndham would simply smile and agree that her adage lives on.
Opinion
Nelle Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, is one of the five most read and purchased books in history.
Featured Opinion
Most people who knew him well in Alabama and Washington simply referred to him as “Judge.”
