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ALGOP’s Hearing on Tuberville’s Residency Issues was a Spectacular Flop

June 16, 2026 Bouldin 0
by Columnist Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter Whatever it was that the Alabama Republican Party and the Tommy Tuberville for Governor campaign hoped to accomplish by holding a “final” challenge hearing on Sunday to resolve […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Grifter and a Thief?

June 16, 2026 Bouldin 0
by Sandra F. Beckard, Speakin’ Out News, staff writer A grifter is someone who obtains money, power, or influence through deception. Grifters are known by many names—swindlers, scammers, con artists, and flim-flam men. A thief, […]
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Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it

June 16, 2026 Bouldin 0
Paying players fair market value isn’t breaking college athletics. It’s making things fair, which is exactly why some people hate it. by Josh Moon Nick Saban should go ahead and become a politician.  He’s already […]
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Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0
Blue Cross said Jackson Hospital’s demands would raise costs for members as negotiations continued over the Montgomery facility’s future. By Dow Briggs, M.D. Recent news regarding Jackson Hospital’s potential closure has understandably raised concerns among […]
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Alabama Voters Know The Labels, But Do TheyW Know The Men?

June 2, 2026 Bouldin 0
Tuberville and Jones enter the governor’s race with familiar labels, but Alabama should ask what those labels hide. BY BILL BRITT, THE ALABAMA REPORTER Alabama voters may think they know Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones. They […]
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Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama

June 2, 2026 Bouldin 0
Success in the classroom is just not possible without the skills and dedication of our teachers. By Kay Ivey, 54th governor of the state of Alabama As America observes National Teacher Appreciation Month this May, I […]
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After 16 years, Juandalynn Givan: ‘I’ve been one hell of a legislator’  

May 26, 2026 Bouldin 0
By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column.  “Let me see your phone,” the woman next to me asked. “I wanna see the pictures you took.” I knew her, at least knew who she […]
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Opinion | Alabama’s antiquated approach to gambling is killing it

May 26, 2026 Bouldin 0
Gambling is a business operated by professional, respected businesspeople. It’s time Alabama citizens came to terms with that. By Josh Moon It’s silly the w    are doing business with them. The president owned casinos. […]
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What they’ll say about Selma, Montgomery: The South rose again, and it’s Black

May 19, 2026 Bouldin 0
By Roy S. Johnson, Pulitzer Prize finalist in Commentary, opinion journalist Columnist for the Alabama Media Group/AL.com What will they say? What will they say about that Saturday in May when hundreds prayed and marched […]
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Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid

May 19, 2026 Bouldin 0
The Huntsville Democrat hopes to build bipartisan backing for reproductive health protections while emphasizing the need for affordability and government reform. By Wesley Walter State Representative Marilyn Lands, D-Huntsville, in her first reelection campaign is […]

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