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[ October 13, 2026 ] Opinion | Stop voting for a color and vote for the best person Commentary
[ October 13, 2026 ] First Missionary Celebrates a Year of Faith, Leadership and Growth Under Dr. Carlos D. Williams Religion
[ October 13, 2026 ] Spooky Nights and Costumed Cats: Huntsville Botanical Garden Celebrates Fall Culture
[ October 13, 2026 ] Opinion | PBS is more popular than Trump in Alabama Culture
[ October 13, 2026 ] Family Seeks Justice After 7-Year-Old Girl Is Fatally Stabbed on Chicago Sidewalk Crime

What are Alabama’s automakers planning for electric vehicles?

April 20, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Automakers are embracing plans for the electric vehicle. What will that mean for Alabama’s auto industry? Two of the state’s corporate automotive citizens – Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai – have announced ambitious plans in […]

ALABAMA LAWMAKERS PASSED TEACHER, SUBSTITUTE PAY RAISES, CERTIFICATION UPDATES: WHAT’S NEXT?

April 20, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Trisha Powell Crain, , The Associated Press A record $8.3 billion education budget approved by lawmakers means potentially big raises for teachers – up to 21% – and more money to use for classroom supplies, typically […]

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill setting new requirement for unemployment compensation

April 20, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Gov. Kay Ivey announced the signing of three bills today, including one that will require people to contact three employers every week to receive unemployment compensation, the governor’s office announced. State law already […]

Brookside hires new town judge, will consider dismissing cases

April 13, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald The town of Brookside – in the spotlight for months as a hotbed for police profiteering – will resume its long-suspended court later this month with a new judge to hear old cases, […]

State investigating Alabama school district after student walkouts, principal ousted

April 13, 2022 Bouldin 0

The state is investigating a Talladega school district as high school students continue to protest in support of their principal, whose contract was not renewed last week. The Talladega City Board of Education voted 4-1 […]

Legislating while Black in Alabama: CRT and the struggle for respect

April 13, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Kyle Whitmire State Rep. Chris England is prone to wander. It’s something he enjoys doing, exploring backroads and forgotten sites in a state that still confounds him. It’s not always the safest pastime. “You’re going […]

Alabama’s only openly gay legislator to anti-trans bill backers: ‘Don’t you dare call me a friend’

April 13, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Rebecca Griesbach Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, had a message for his colleagues Thursday, as they spent the last day of the legislative session debating bills that would limit transgender students’ healthcare options and bathroom access. […]

Medicaid expansion advocates tout Alabama Arise poll, PARCA report

April 13, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Advocates for expanding Medicaid in Alabama are pointing to a new poll showing two-thirds of respondents support the idea and a report that expansion would create savings to offset the cost and generate […]

Op-Ed: Alabama is Last in Math. The Numeracy Act Will Change That.

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Corinn O’Brien, VP of Policy, A+ Education Partnership If there is one thing that we know for sure in Alabama, it’s that good coaches make all the difference. Whether it’s Alabama football or Auburn […]

Sen. Richard Shelby is a ‘no’ on Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court nomination

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Citing concerns over judicial philosophy and other issues, Sen. Richard Shelby said he will vote against Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court. “Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with […]