By Paul DeMarco The current wars being fought in Europe and the Middle East have brought home the new dangers of the modern battlefield–enemies hiding advanced weapons technology in th... Read more
By Paul DeMarco It has been a little over a month since Alabama lawmakers returned home from the statehouse. With the dust settling, we can look back at some of what was passed and some that... Read more
By Sen. Shay Shelnutt As someone who had the honor of serving in the Alabama Legislature, I’ve seen firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing our great state. Alabama is blessed with... Read more
By Erica Thomas, 1819 News It’s the last day of the month, which means many are waiting for their paychecks to come in. Of course, the state of Alabama pays employees tomorrow, and tho... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Associated Press reports that Alabama legislators have moved a bill that would end the requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a con... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — A bill was filed to prohibit trains from blocking railroad crossing on Thursday, January 13. According to the Alabama Legislature, the bill was re... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — Legislators aim to shutter a local prison here if the two new prisons proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey are approved during the current special session.... Read more
This is an opinion column. Alabama, like the rest of the nation, is facing a surge in crime the likes it has not seen in years. There have been a lot of factors for the uptick in violence, i... Read more
By Paul DeMarco, commentary We are now less than a month away from the state getting the data so the process can begin to reapportion the districts for the Alabama Legislature and School Boa... Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine and liquor delivered to their homes, under a bill approved Thursday by the House of Representatives. Representatives... Read more