Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

politics

This Matters with Bill Britt

What happens when being wrong carries no cost?

Bill Britt examines a growing tolerance for political falsehoods and the moral weight of remaining silent.

March 30, 2026

The American Dream didn’t fail us—our politics did

How opportunity was eroded, faith fractured, and why restoring the Dream requires honest governance instead of political theater again now.

December 2, 2025

Sports figures in politics is fine. If they bring sports’ lessons with them

Alabama has a habit of tapping sports to find political leaders. It would just be nice if they brought lessons from sports with them.

September 30, 2025

Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama political legend

Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County.

January 22, 2025

Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest

Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis.

September 9, 2024

Survey finds rising fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 5 election

A striking 80 percent of voters, agreed with the statement that "the country is spiraling out of control."

July 17, 2024

Alabama’s challenges and GOP glass houses: A struggle with public deception

The legislature should not bow so low as to wallow in the mud of hatred for political gain.

December 18, 2023

Negative ads work — and they always have

These political gurus of today know that finding a boogeyman to run against remains true.

November 14, 2023

Summer political happenings

As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred.

August 30, 2023

Educational outcomes – not politics – should be our top priority

We strongly encourage the governor to reconsider her position and reinstate Dr. Barbara Cooper.

April 28, 2023