Alabama

For dogs: Breaking the glass window

Spring in Alabama can be wonderful. Temperatures warm, but it’s usually not too hot yet. Spring also can be violent. Already this year, even before spring officially started, we’ve seen deadly tornadoes wreak havoc across the state, taking many lives. One fact about Alabama’s spring, though, is that it won’t be long before we see … Continued

Joey Kennedy

March 21, 2019

Opinion

Every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education

I firmly believe that every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education that prepares them for a successful career and fulfilling life. But far too many students in Alabama do not have this option. This is why the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) was created in 2013. It empowers low-income families with the same … Continued

Del Marsh

March 19, 2019

Opinion

Gov. Kay Ivey is a game changer

Gov. Kay Ivey has become an awesome game changer within Alabama politics. As the third most popular governor within the United States, Ivey has earned the trust and respect from the nation. Most significantly, Ivey has surrounded herself with a sphere of influence of trusted persons, who are willing to fight for the state of … Continued

Glenn Henry

March 19, 2019

Opinion

Congress should consider real solutions to health care reform, not buzzwords

Last week, members of the House unveiled their Medicare for all bill, legislation that would largely overhaul the nation’s health care system. You don’t have to look far to see that access to health care is a priority for many nationally and especially here in Alabama. Our country has made strides to improve the health … Continued

Sallie Bryant

March 13, 2019

Opinion

The state of this state is, as usual, weird

It feels wrong to call it a “special” session. Maybe “other” session. Or “equally idiotic” session. But whatever you call it, there will be a special session inside a regular session in Alabama this year to hash out the dire situation with Alabama’s … um, roads. Yes, you read that correctly. The roads and bridges … Continued

Josh Moon

March 6, 2019

Lee County tornado identified as deadliest in the country since 2013

A tornado that ravaged through Alabama on Sunday has been identified by the National Weather Service as the deadliest in the United States since 2013. The death toll currently remains at 23 people, three victims being children. Lee County Sherriff Jay Jones and Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said the death toll could still potentially … Continued

Gabby Dance

March 5, 2019

Opinion

Defending the Second Amendment

This past week, Democrats in Congress again launched an attack on our Constitution and the rights we cherish as Americans. This time, they came after the Second Amendment and our right to bear arms. HR8, the latest Democrat-led gun control bill does absolutely nothing to prevent criminals or violent persons from getting their hands on … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 5, 2019

Opinion

A time for lions, not sheep

Every four years, Alabama lawmakers have an opportunity to do bold things that are usually politically impossible in other years of the legislative quadrennium. A few big ideas on the table for 2019 are passing a fuel tax to revamp and expand the state’s infrastructure and offering citizens an opportunity to vote on a gaming … Continued

Bill Britt

March 4, 2019

Opinion

Alabama’s working class shouldn’t be hit with a gas tax

Why is it always the responsibility of the working class in Alabama? Everything falls to them. Not enough money for social programs? Cut government workers. Not enough money for health care? Cut teachers’ benefits. Need new prisons? Take from veterans. And now, need new roads and bridges? Take it from the folks going to work … Continued

Josh Moon

March 4, 2019

Sen. Shelby is now Alabama’s longest-serving U.S. senator

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, has now served longer than any other U.S. senator from the state. On Sunday, Shelby surpassed former U.S. Sen. John Sparkman to become the longest-serving U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. Shelby has now served 32 years and 60 days. That’s 11,749 days in the U.S. Senate. Sparkman’s record … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 4, 2019