Roundup: University of Alabama suspends two student publications, citing anti-DEI regulations
The University of Alabama last week permanently suspended two student-run magazines, Alice Magazine and Nineteen Fifty-Six. UA officials cited federal…
Revisiting Alabama Moon: Seeing through the trees to the forest
Hello everyone and welcome to the Alabama Spotlight’s new segment where we highlight Alabama’s written works. To be honest with…
Roundup: Doug Jones enters governor’s race
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced he is running in the 2026 governor’s race. Jones, who is running as…
Roundup: Controversial Bessemer data center moves forward with city approval
Bessemer city officials took the next steps to allow a $14 billion data center project to move forward last week,…
Hiking with history at Red Mountain Park
For as long as I can remember, I have loved being outside. Hiking is one of my favorite ways to…
Roundup: Alabama’s newest prison opening delayed; state eyes borrowing money for more prison construction
Alabama’s newest prison, a $1 billion mega-facility currently under construction in Elmore County, will not open on schedule, the Alabama…
Roundup: Alabama submits plan to improve rural healthcare to federal government
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that the state has submitted its plan for improving rural healthcare to the…
Roundup: One month into government shutdown, Alabamians feel the stress from SNAP
One month into the shutdown of the federal government, Alabamians are feeling the mounting strain from interruptions to government services,…
Roundup: State library board hearing on transgender book rule raises questions about politicization
The Alabama Public Library Service held a public hearing last week regarding a proposed rule targeting what the board has…
The Longleaf Hiker: Alabama’s amazing amphibians
Welcome back to the Longleaf Hiker! Now that you’re familiar with reptiles, let’s talk about our amphibious friends. As a…