It’s the social media, stupid
Social media is absolutely destroying everything it touches. That includes pretty much all of America.
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Yellowhammer News, affiliate outlets acquired by new ownership group
The entities will operate under the newly-formed umbrella of YHN Media Group with Ellis Terry appointed to serve as the news operation’s president.
August 10, 2023
Man incarcerated at Staton prison dies after being found unresponsive
David Hicks's death follows numerous others in what is becoming one of the deadliest years in the state's history for the incarcerated.
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See recent postsNews anchor used facts to interview Steve Marshall. An actual discussion happened
"Marshall recited the typical GOP rhetoric about Biden's vaccine plan. But when facts were introduced, the tone changed."
APR’s policies for covering post-election news
The execution of a free and fair election is the bedrock of a democratic republic.
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See recent postsRestoring ethics in journalism
One of the titanium pillars of our constitution that has clearly distinguished us from other free societies is our First Amendment. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; … Continued
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See recent postsIn the arena
Alabama Political Reporter does one thing: it covers politics, more specifically state politics. Along with our news coverage, we publish opinions about issues facing the state. We do include the state’s congressional delegation in D.C., but that is limited in scope. As for APR’s opinion columns, we err on the side of free speech. As … Continued
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See recent postsConservative policies are working
Rarely in today’s world of instant communication and “the loudest voice wins” politics do we hear positive stories in the news cycle. Now, though, I would like to draw attention to a story that has proven to be good news, but has, for the most part, not received the coverage it deserves: conservative policies are … Continued
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See recent postsPolice are not above public scrutiny
Why are police above public scrutiny? That seems to be a relatively new thing in this country, and it is a particular problem in Alabama — this notion that the general public has no right to even question a police officer’s actions. We’re hiding body cam footage. There are very few regular citizens on cities’ … Continued
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne to speak at MARC meeting
U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne, who represents Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, will be attending the Mid Alabama Republican Club this Saturday. This is the group’s July meeting at which Byrne will educate and inform the attendees of the latest political news from Washington D.C. Rep. Bradley Byrne agreed to attend the meeting and is being welcomed … Continued