Opinion & Policy
Alabama economic news this week forecast bright future for Alabama workers
We are getting close to year end when everything starts to slow down for the holidays, but the eyes of the nation were on Alabama as it made big economic news this past week. First of all there were two significant events in North Alabama, starting with the announcement that the Eli Lilly pharmaceutical…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, It’s hard to believe that we still have a person in office/leadership who has no compassion or empathy for mankind, saying the things he says about a man who has just been murdered. Actor/producer Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were stabbed to death in their home, allegedly by their son, who has…
Read MoreGet prepared
I am SO excited to see sunshine! Obviously, I’m writing this Tuesday because Monday was still dreary. It’s one thing to have cool/cold weather, but it’s something else to throw in rain and clouds with it! Probably many of you are also glad to see the change – temporary though it may be –…
Read MoreEnough is enough!
Op-ed by Brent Woodall It’s time to say what too many of us have already known for some time – Alabama’s electricity rates are too high. That is not acceptable. President Trump is working hard at reversing the effects of the high inflation our nation has experienced over the last four years, and it is…
Read MoreAlabama Republican Party mourns passing of trailblazer Ann Bedsole
Special to the News On Tuesday the Alabama Republican Party released the following statement on the passing of former State Sen. Ann Bedsole, a groundbreaking leader whose impact on Alabama politics and public service spanned more than half a century. She was 95 years old. Sen. Bedsole made history as the first Republican woman elected…
Read MoreUpcoming year will see end of an era for long-time Alabama state leaders
With the first of December upon us, we are nearing year end and just weeks away from the start of 2026. The upcoming year will be significant in Alabama for a number of reasons. First and foremost, there will be a sea of change in leadership at the top of the state. Gov. Kay Ivey,…
Read MoreAG Marshall announced first criminal enterprise conviction carrying mandatory sentence for gang-related gun possession
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tyrone Davis, 19, of Autauga County, for possessing a pistol to promote a criminal enterprise. Based on the evidence, Davis was a member of the “Cosby Court Cartel,” a violent street gang operating in Autauga and Montgomery counties. Davis pleaded…
Read MoreCount your blessings, but open your eyes
Where, oh where, has this year gone? Here we are already a week into the last month of the year, and it seems like we just celebrated Independence Day! I probably said this last year, but time certainly DOES go by faster the older we get. I wonder why that is! Is it because we…
Read MoreUBER Act – Making rideshares safe for Americans
When I was in college, if we needed a ride, we would either call a friend or walk home. These days, however, millions of Americans rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. And the truth is, many of us get into a rideshare vehicle without any clue who is behind the wheel. As someone…
Read MoreCounting our blessings
This is one of the very best weeks of the year, in my opinion! This week we focus on all that we have to be thankful for, not only this week, but throughout the year. We should be thankful for the goodness of God, our families, our friends, and our churches, in addition to many…
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