I want to ride the bus too, but I know I’m not safe
This is an opinion article. Even though I live near Birmingham, when the new bus line, Birmingham Xpress, was announced,…
Roundup: Alabama Supreme Court cuts plain errors review for death row cases
Alabama top stories in brief Alabama Supreme Court removes plain errors review for death row cases The Alabama Supreme Court…
Swanglish merges language and culture to deliver a unique sound
Updated at 10:52 on 01/27/23 to add Kithinji‘s stage name, correct a misspelling and add Emmanuel Mopao’s last name. Growing…
The best is yet to come
It’s 2023. It’s here. Deep breath. Look how far you’ve made it. Every year, as the new year approaches, we…
Roundup: Ivey criticized for changes to good time rules
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was affected by the tornadoes last Thursday. For anyone who would like…
How an unregulated coroner system impacts people in Alabama
In Alabama, the amount of training required for coroners to do their job is less time than a high school…
Roundup: Alabama Power influences local news sites
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to this being the first of many years serving our readers as The…
Damita Bowman: becoming a professional artist in her 60s
Updated on 01/01/2023 at 11:42 to correct an error in Bowman’s job title. “My 60s have been amazing. For those…
The gift of grief
This is an opinion column. Originally published at inlovewithtoday.blogspot.com A few days ago, a friend of mine passed away. Earlier…
Roundup: Alabama declared worst state to have a baby
The holidays are upon us and so is the impending sense of doom we all face when we realize we…