Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
The former U.S. senator took the first formal step toward a race that could pit him against Tommy Tuberville.
16th Street Baptist Church bombing
Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary
The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.
60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police
On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church bombing.
The 1963 murder of Virgil Lamar Ware and a fight for remembrance
His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told.
Sen. Britt marks anniversary of Birmingham bombings
“Today, we solemnly mark 60 years since one of the darkest days in Alabama’s history," Britt said.
Frank Matthews urges Black voters to write in Robert Kennedy for US Senate
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recent Birmingham Mayoral candidate, civil rights activist, anti-Confederate monuments community organizer, and longtime Birmingham area radio personality Frank Matthews is urging Black voters not to vote for Democratic Party U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones; but to instead write in Democratic Primary candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday. Kennedy is … Continued
US Attorney Jay Town names Robert Posey, Lloyd Peeples to leadership positions
By Staff Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town has named veteran federal prosecutor Robert O. Posey as executive assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Town also named Lloyd Peeples as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, the office’s number two post. “Robert Posey is an institution … Continued
October 6, 2017
End Citizens United endorses Doug Jones for Senate
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, End Citizens United announced that they have endorsed Democratic nominee Doug Jones for U.S. Senate. Jones, a former U.S. attorney, is running in the Alabama special election against Roy Moore in the Dec. 12 special election. “An extremist with a racist, bigoted agenda, who will defend a corrupt, … Continued
Reaction to US Senate primary runoff
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the voters of Alabama selected Roy Moore to be the GOP candidate in the race to fill the Senate seat of Jeff Sessions , now U.S. attorney general. Leaders from across Alabama and beyond congratulated Moore on the victory. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement: “One … Continued