News
"I do not want to be the next George Floyd." These were the words Jawan Dallas reportedly said before dying on July 2.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama nonprofits join forces for “Defend the Ballot” initiative
Judge upholds injunction against key part of Alabama absentee voting law
Figures, Dobson face off in congressional debate
Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit
Datcher cruises to win, will officially replace John Rogers in HD52
- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
- Legislature
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
- Economy
- National
- Education
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
Keith Phillips appointed interim president at Wallace Community College Dothan
Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed
- Health
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
- Opinion
George Floyd stories
Corruption
The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior.
State
Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.
Featured Opinion
The message was clear. Challenging white supremacy – or appearing to do so – was a death sentence.
Legislature
Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
Legislature
The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech.
Legislature
One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.
Legislature
The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or...
Featured Opinion
"A private meeting at a church between several bipartisan lawmakers sparked some hope of better understanding. Then came CRT."
Local news
Mayor Randall Woodfin said the changes were to prevent a death like that of Breonna Taylor's from happening in Birmingham.