Featured Opinion Opinion | A Memorial Day message fit for a king In a rambling, weird Memorial Day message, Donald Trump failed to mention fallen U.S. troops. There's a good reason for that. Josh Moon1 day ago
News The 1963 murder of Virgil Lamar Ware and a fight for remembrance His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told. Liz RyanMay 15, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | On matters of race in Alabama, going backwards is somehow great progress When it comes to discrimination in Alabama, going backwards a dozen years would actually be the most progress we've made in years. Josh MoonMay 12, 2025
News Rogers Hamilton: No justice for murdered Black teen Lynched in 1957 Alabama after waving at white girls, Rogers Hamilton's murder remained unsolved for decades. Liz RyanApril 2, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | We were never serious about racial equality We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened. Josh MoonMarch 31, 2025
News Patriot Front pops up in Prattville with anti-substance banner The white supremacist group Patriot Front resurfaced briefly in Prattville on Saturday. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary. Josh MoonJanuary 28, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | We’re sorry, white people It took three years of diversity and equity efforts before apologies were being issued to white people for subjecting them to diversity. Josh MoonDecember 4, 2024
National Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory Each message followed a nearly identical format, telling recipients they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Alex JobinNovember 8, 2024
News Conflicts over race, LGBTQ+ rights cost schools billions annually Superintendents cited increased expenses for security, legal fees, and public relations as part of their efforts to handle community outrage. Bill BrittOctober 23, 2024