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Inspired by shocking video, bill would ban capture of endangered marine wildlife for aquariums
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (593+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Floridians were enraged last summer when a viral video showed men offshore Panama City capturing a giant manta ray, a federally threatened species, and hoisting the animal onto their boat. That anger only skyrocketed when it became clear…...
View from the Top: Huntsville’s secret? We work together, as a team, on everything
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (268+ words) View from the Top is an opinion column exploring all things Huntsville. It is coordinated by Doug Martinson. The headlines keep bringing good news about Huntsville. It makes many people wonder, what is Huntsville's secret for success? In a word?...
Citizenship should mean Citizenship. Why SB 21 threatens Alabama’s democracy: op-ed
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (675+ words) Citizenship should mean Citizenship. Why SB 21 threatens Alabama's democracy: op-ed'AL.com Citizenship should mean Citizenship. Why SB 21 threatens Alabama's democracy: op-ed This is a guest opinion column A newly prefiled bill for the 2026 legislative session, SB 21, would bar naturalized citizens…...
Keeping our promise with a final place of honor for north Alabama’s heroes: op-ed from Dale Strong
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (321+ words) In North Alabama, serving our nation's military is a way of life. Our community's rich history and legacy of service are precisely why I've fought so hard to secure a final place of honor for North Alabama's heroes. This week,…...
Why some coaches believe separating public and private schools athletically is the right answer
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (969+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a three-part series based on results of an AL.com coaches survey leading up to the AHSAA's upcoming reclassification announcement on Jan. 23. The idea of separating private and public school athletic teams in…...
Huntsville donation helps tell the story of a painful chapter in U.S. history
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (235+ words) The city of Huntsville is donating a historic "AAR" railroad boxcar to the Scottsboro Boys Museum. The boxcar closely resembles the type of rail cars involved in the infamous Scottsboro Boys case, in which nine young African American men were…...
Daphne approves $8 million tax incentive for $35 million boutique Hotel Fortuna
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (692+ words) Fairhope has The Grand Hotel. Downtown Mobile has The Battle House Hotel. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are filled with luxurious beachfront condominiums and townhouses, a new Embassy Suites, and the Lodge at Gulf State Park. But when it comes…...
‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Alabama city for people, politics
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (563+ words) Matthew McConaughey might never leave Texas and move to Birmingham, but the Oscar-winning actor is a big fan of the city in central Alabama. McConaughey spent several weeks in the metro area in summer 2023, filming a crime thriller, "The Rivals…...
Would separating private and public school athletics be the most ‘harmful decision in the history of state education?’
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (603+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series based on results of an AL.com coaches survey leading up to the AHSAA's upcoming reclassification announcement on Jan. 23. Alabama public schools and private schools should continue to compete against…...
Dear Annie: I’m disabled and my wife of 15 years is leaving me blindsided
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (254+ words) Dear Annie: After 15 years, my wife says she is filing for divorce. I'm disabled and don't drive. I work part time and receive disability money. My wife has always helped me get to and from work because I don't drive…...