Featured Opinion Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs. Josh MoonFebruary 6, 2026
Courts Speedy Trial Act used in capital murder case of Lowndes sheriff Chief Justice Stewart appointed a retired judge to preside over the capital murder case, utilizing the new Speedy Trial Act for the first time. StaffJanuary 22, 2026
News The killing of Sammy Younge Jr. and 60 years of civil rights activism The 1966 slaying of Samuel Younge Jr. by a white man became a turning point for, Wendell Paris, who vowed to fight injustice forever. Liz RyanJanuary 6, 2026
Courts Family weighs lawsuit after veteran’s death in Macon County jail John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond. Mary Claire WootenNovember 14, 2024
Courts Lawsuit alleges abuses at another for-profit youth treatment facility The lawsuit filed on behalf of a 17-year-old alleges serious abuse and neglect at a Tuskegee treatment facility. Josh MoonAugust 28, 2024
Economy Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Governor Four bills were pocket vetoed this session. Here they are . . . Bills that receive a pocket veto are conclusively dead. Samuel StettheimerJune 26, 2023
Courts No electronic bingo, no problem for VictoryLand After replacing the electronic bingo machines with historical horse racing machines, business at the venue has picked up. Josh MoonJune 15, 2023
Economy Governor launches project to build transformational Logistics Park in Macon County REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space. StaffJune 23, 2022
News Police: Remains found in Macon County likely missing college student Human remains discovered in rural Macon County on Monday are believed to be those of missing college student Aniah Blanchard, numerous law enforcement officials... Josh MoonNovember 26, 2019