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Jessa Reid Bolling

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Jessa Reid Bolling

Jessa Reid Bolling is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter and graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.A. in journalism and political science.

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Brooks says ruling on LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination “dumbest” he’s ever read

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who represents Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, called the Supreme Court decision that federal anti-discrimination laws cover gay, lesbian and transgender workers the “dumbest” he’s “ever read.” The Supreme Court on Monday, in a landmark 6-3 ruling, found that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act offers protection against workplace discrimination … Continued
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June 16, 2020

Will in-person graduation ceremonies pose a risk?

After Alabama relaxed rules last week that limited crowds to 10 people or less to prevent the spread of COVID-19, multiple schools are now planning to hold in-person graduation ceremonies.  Gatherings of any size are now allowed as long as people from different households stay at least 6 feet apart. Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. … Continued
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May 18, 2020

Livestreams and drive-ins: Easter in the time of COVID-19

Sunday church service is as engrained in Southern culture as sweet tea and college football. This Easter, churches across the country will be missing their congregations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health issued a statewide order prohibiting non-work related gatherings of 25 people or … Continued
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April 12, 2020

Four UA employees, three students diagnosed with COVID-19

The University of Alabama confirmed on Friday afternoon that four UA employees and three UA students have tested positive for COVID-19. According to a UA Alert emailed to the campus community, the four employees along with three students notified University officials of their diagnoses after students, faculty and staff left for spring break on March … Continued
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April 3, 2020