Featured Opinion Opinion | The young we ask to carry war Memorial Day reminds Americans that sacrifice should be honored honestly, with humility about war and gratitude for those who never returned. Bill BrittMay 25, 2026
News Alabama parks offer veterans free admission, lodging discounts Discounted licenses, special waterfowl hunting days and lodging savings were among the outdoor perks available to qualifying service members. StaffMay 25, 2026
State Gov. Ivey touts new laws to benefit Alabama National Guard members, veterans The package expands tuition aid, eases licensing and hiring, and grants tax and housing breaks for Guard members, veterans and military families. Alex JobinApril 20, 2026
Health The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel. Alex JobinApril 6, 2026
Legislature Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation Alabama lawmakers sent a measure to the governor Tuesday to help disabled veterans secure home loans by adjusting debt-to-income ratio calculations. StaffMarch 11, 2026
Governor Gov. Ivey attends Alabama Veterans Resource Center grand opening Gov. Kay Ivey marked the opening of a statewide hub Wednesday, aiming to connect veterans and families with essential services and support. StaffFebruary 19, 2026
Legislature Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans Mary Claire WootenJanuary 22, 2026
Education Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms Lawmakers officially filed Senate Bill 149 Tuesday, creating a temporary certificate pathway for eligible veterans lacking a bachelor's degree. StaffJanuary 21, 2026
News The untold story of a Black WWII veteran’s lynching In 1943, Black minister Edward Green was kidnapped, tortured and killed by white men in Alabama. No one was ever arrested. Liz RyanNovember 11, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message Gov. Ivey honored the nearly 400,000 veterans and their families who call Alabama home, reflecting on what her father’s WWII service taught her about... StaffNovember 11, 2025