Every couple of months we hear about how the Alabama prisons are going to be taken over by the federal government if we don’t do something. What is that something? There are only two real options: build new prisons or let people out of prison. You know this, I know this, and every politician in […]

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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced on Monday a website that citizens of the state can use to check if they are eligible for the coronavirus vaccines, and if so, schedule an appointment to receive one. The site, similar to the preexisting vaccine scheduling hotline, only enables members of the public to schedule […]

Thirty years ago, the world seemed like a more stable place. The United States was at the height of international prowess and had deftly negotiated with almost the entire world to oust Sadam Hussein from Kuwait. President Bush and his foreign policy team had built an international coalition to acknowledge that aggression against another sovereign […]

State Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee) has again introduced a bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in the state of Alabama.

In a highly anticipated move, Governor Kay Ivey signed on Monday two 30-year lease agreements that will see to the construction of two new large men’s prisons in Alabama, an enormous financial outlay, and the latest step in dealing with a longstanding issue for the state. Ivey has faced criticism from members of both political […]

President Biden enacted a flurry of new executive orders last week, further cementing his decision to bypass working with Congress on any meaningful legislation. After canceling the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline on his second day in office – a decision which will destroy American jobs and drive up the cost of energy – […]

A bill would withdraw state tax abatements and other economic incentives from social media companies that censor the speech of their users.

At any moment, Gov. Kay Ivey could announce part of a much-anticipated long-term lease deal for two of three new proposed prisons for Alabama, which she maintained she has the authority to agree to without the consent of the Alabama Legislature. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) says there are still some outstanding questions about the […]

Former President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that David Schoen, whose practice is based in Montgomery, will be one of two attorneys leading the defense during Trump’s second impeachment trial. A graduate of Boston College Law School, Schoen moved to Montgomery in the mid-1980s to pursue an interest in civil rights litigation, according to […]

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced that those 65+ years old and more frontline workers

February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, and there has never been a better time to search for your lost/forgotten money or property.

During a wide-ranging interview that aired on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth challenged the claim that former President Donald Trump and others that spoke at a January 6 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. were to blame for the incident that took place hours later […]

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” at members of Congress who need to just censure President Donald Trump and move on but who insist on dragging the country through another impeachment for no reason.

The 2021 regular legislative session begins next week. Over the years, I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman legislators. Some stand out more than others, and occasionally you have a very stellar class. My observation is that this freshman class of state senators is a class to remember and watch. There are two Democrats […]

Reid Buckner is a “detective” who locates problems for Alabama Power before they become critical and create power system failures and outages. He uses infrared thermography to locate equipment that is overheated. Buckner, a marketing technician in the Enhanced Power Quality group, also focuses on problem-solving and analysis, helping assure that power is within the proper specifications. […]

While the state government’s executive branch continues to grapple with the Department of Justice’s scrutiny and possible legal action over Alabama’s prison system, it continues to be a front-burner topic in the realm of the legislative branch, as well. Reportedly, Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a deal on a lease-build proposal as early as Monday […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that the UAH College of Business Master’s Program in Information Systems has been ranked number 26 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking appears under the classification “Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs” and […]

Whether it’s newlyweds trading apartments for their first home or veteran renters taking advantage of historically low interest rates, 2021 offers a home buying climate that may never be seen again. Even though you likely know the strong arguments in favor of homeownership: investing for the future; building equity; tax benefits; cost stability; and that […]

Americans have always been able to achieve based their talents and efforts. Yet several conservatives now argue that liberal policies have entrenched an elite class. The COVID-19 policy response provides some support for this argument. I have always found economic class analyses unhelpful. Class theorists see society composed of groups, not individuals. Modern economics begins […]

BESSEMER, Alabama — Automotive supplier Valeo North America announced today that it will invest $5 million in a facility in Jefferson County, creating 70 jobs and providing another boost to the Birmingham region’s presence in the auto manufacturing industry. The Birmingham Business Alliance announced Valeo’s plans today. “Valeo North America is pleased to announce the opening a new facility in Bessemer,” the Valeo […]

The purchase of 838 acres on the west end of Dauphin Island will help protect a diverse coastal habitat frequented by endangered birds and sea turtles, state conservation officials said. Funds from Alabama’s portion of the $8.8 billion settlement by BP for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf were used to buy the land that was […]

Regions Bank confirmed it will not provide financing to CoreCivic to build two men's prisons to be leased by the State of Alabama.

The Alabama Crimson Tide hoops squad came into this SEC vs. Big 12 Challenge having won their last 10 games in a row. However, when playing another ranked team in Oklahoma, the Tide couldn’t quite pull out the win. Bama looked great in their 66-61 defeat and showed that they do in fact deserve to […]