Commentary

by Ed Oliver serves in the Alabama State Legislature representing Lee and Tallapoosa Counties. Alabama has never been a state that shies away from economic opportunity. From automotive manufacturing to aerospace and advanced technology, our […]

Mike Ball reflects on faith, civil rights and why Alabama needs public servants who put conscience ahead of party loyalty. by State Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives […]

The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial. By Jacob Holmes A man convicted of sexually abusing one of his grandchildren under the age […]

Despite the rhetoric, Montgomery isn’t the only city with police officer shortages. Another Alabama city offers the solution to those problems. by JOSH MOON, The Alabama Reporter Huntsville has a severe shortage of police officers. Wait a […]

Winning in Alabama is a tremendous uphill climb for Democrats. But boy, it sure feels like they’re about to. ByJosh Moon It feels like Doug Jones is going to win. Don’t misunderstand me—I’m not predicting […]

Don’t vote for red or blue. Be smarter than that. Vote for the candidate in every race who has the best ideas and policies. By Josh Moon When you go to the polls in November, […]

A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks’ impact on Alabama’s economy. By Josh Moon Josh Moon Columnist A couple of years ago, as I was bouncing […]

Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter In 2024, voters in a congressional district stretching from Mobile across the Black Belt elected Shomari Figures. With Terri Sewell representing the 7th District, Alabama sent […]