Professional Journalism
This is a collection of the articles I am most proud of from my professional experience, both at Alabama Daily News and the Alabama Reflector. Feel free to scroll through and read the ones that stick out to you!
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting sex-based terms into Alabama law
A follow up story on the signage of Alabama Senate Bill 79 that defines sex-based terms into statute.
New member profile: Rep. Marilyn Lands
My first one-on-one interview with a new lawmaker. I learned how to ask questions and connect with sources to get authentic answers in this interview.
Parental leave, workers’ comp bills to return to Legislature in 2025
One of the “clean up” stories I wrote following the end of the 2024 session.
Parental drug abuse, relinquishments, staff turnover among DHR’s challenges
I covered a DHR budget meeting and it turned out that the budget was not the story. I have learned that can be the case with lots of stories.
Poverty-based NAEP analysis improves Alabama fourth grade rankings
My first big story at the Alabama Reflector on a demographically adjusted study of the 2025 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores.
Alabama House moves to tighten requirements for unemployment benefits
This is an example of a brief that I write at the Reflector when a bill gets more than a mention in the weekly Bill Roundups.
Distracted driving bill: It’s a start
I took special interest in writing this story because the law was named after a student at Jacksonville State University that had lost her life due to distracted driving that I covered.
UA System announce DEI closure, open new opportunity offices
Written during my 2024 internship with ADN. I wrote about the DEI bill for The Chanticleer as well.
