Opinion & Policy
Senate passes Tuberville, Britt resolution honoring fallen U.S. servicemembers
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate…
Read MoreMarch Madness’ days are coming to a quick end
By Sen. Tommy Tuberville March Madness is in full swing and college sports fanatics from the West Coast to the East Coast are tuning in to watch their teams battle it out over the next few weeks. But once the season is over, the chaos of the modern NIL era returns. Players walk away…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt receives Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, accepted the 2026 Hometown Hero award from the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). This award honors Britt for her commitment to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life for local residents. “Each and every day…
Read MoreAG Marshall files petition to end delay in decades-old capital murder cases
Marshall: “I will not allow the state’s criminal cases, especially those involving the worst of the worst criminals, to remain neglected.” Special to the News Recently, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall petitioned the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to force a ruling from federal district courts in four capital-punishment cases, arguing that those…
Read MoreGov. Ivey commutes Burton’s death sentence
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega. As required by law, the governor first reached out to a…
Read MoreAlabama leaders delivering good results for public education students
For decades, Southern states have chronically ranked at the bottom of the nation when it comes to academic achievement. State leaders across the South have made education their top priority, yet test scores remained abysmal, and students have suffered because of the education they were receiving. But now three states; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana;…
Read MoreADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach this goal, ADPH would like to hear from its residents! The 2026 Community Health Opinion Survey is part of the State…
Read MoreFebruary monthly column: Taking back the American dream
By Sen. Tommy Tuberville Americans across the country are preparing for tax season as W-2s make their way to everyone’s mailboxes. People often compare filling out their tax forms to learning a new language because of how stressful and confusing it can be. However, this year, I’m proud to say that Alabamians will be bringing…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
Special to the News On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new pathway for military veterans to serve Alabama students in the classroom. “Service is woven into the fabric of who we are as a state and as a nation, and by…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs screen time limits for early childhood education programs into law
Special to the News On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, limiting electronic screen access in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities. The Act is one of the governor’s 2026 legislative priorities. “Video screen access in classrooms can boost learning skills among our young children,…
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