Featured Opinion Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors? A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics. Bill BrittDecember 24, 2025
Governor Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday The 38-foot Alabama Capitol Christmas tree, decorated with 40,000 lights, will be illuminated Friday under the theme “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.” StaffDecember 5, 2025
Governor Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set Gov. Kay Ivey personally checked in with ALDOT crews responsible for transforming the front steps of the State Capitol for the annual Christmas tree... StaffDecember 4, 2025
Local news Rickwood Caverns transforms into “Wonderland Under Warrior” for holidays For the ninth straight year, the cave will become a walkable extravaganza known as “Wonderland Under Warrior." StaffNovember 21, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Where the Christmas message is most needed Gov. Kay Ivey offered a heartfelt Christmas message of love and caring. There's one place in the state that needs it most. Josh MoonDecember 24, 2024
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians Ivey encouraged gratitude and the spirit of giving during this sacred season. StaffDecember 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Living the true meaning of the season As Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Bill BrittDecember 23, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Humanity’s hope at Christmas Humanity in all its wonderful contradictions will prevail, but only when we see ourselves as the positive, valuable assets we are. Will SellersDecember 23, 2024
News ALDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead for holiday travel Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas If this sounds extreme, just remember: absurdity is in the eye of the beholder. Bill BrittDecember 16, 2024