The Gold Victory cast performs in the song "Leave it Behind". Photo by Jasmyne Ray. It’s a bright sunny day in 1950’s New Orleans, Louisiana when Marilee Montelimar comes to town to settle the estate…
Alabama legislators approve new prison construction during special…
By: Cady Inabinett Alabama legislators approved the construction of three new prison facilities throughout the state during the special legislative session that ended Oct. 1. $400 million in funding for these projects will be drawn from the state’s American…
Prison reform task force presents plan in Comer…
(Left to right) Stephen Wallace, Shay Farlley, K.A. Turner, Shay Golden and Charlotte Morrison discuss how to deal with Alabama's crowded prisons. Photo by Jane Goodman. Comer Auditorium hosted a five person panel discussion on…
Marriage equality may fall on Dixie
After Feb. 9, barring legal action from the 11th U.S. District Court of Appeals, Alabama will become the 37th state to recognize same-sex marriage. On Friday Jan. 23, U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade struck down…
Governor Bentley signs Carly’s Law
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday officially signed Senate Bill 174, also known as Carly’s Law. The legislation will allow a study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to examine the effectiveness of cannabidiol oil…