Local news Former Tuskegee mayor nearly topples Confederate monument Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford took a saw to a Confederate monument. He might have done enough damage to ultimately force its removal. Josh MoonJuly 8, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Is it morning in Alabama; dare we hope? "Alabama needs problem solvers, not trouble makers." Bill BrittJune 21, 2021
State American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State announces elected officials Over 400 young women attended. Girls State continues to be the primary youth leadership program for young women in Alabama. StaffJune 15, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks gets subpoena, claims trespass Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued Brooks and three others over their involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Josh MoonJune 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | We’re not giving up on Alabamians’ right to vote on gaming, lottery "Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action." Stephanie A. BryanMay 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The 2021 Legislative Session: Lots of talk, little action "There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments." Josh MoonMay 18, 2021
Congress Shelby introduces SMART Act to establish flat tax The SMART Act establishes a flat income tax of 17 percent on all income. StaffMay 18, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Expansion of broadband will propel economic growth in Alabama "With the continued commitment of our state’s leaders, Alabama is well on the way to even brighter days." Jim SearcyMay 14, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A message from Republicans: Get back to work, you bums "By ending federal benefits, Republicans are sending a clear message to struggling workers: Stop being lazy." Josh MoonMay 11, 2021
Legislature Legislature declares Dauphin Island Sea Lab the “official aquarium of Alabama” The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species. StaffMay 6, 2021