7. NCAA President Charlie Baker says the organization is not in a position to further sanction Alabama for playing Charles Bediako during his temporary eligibility under court order, as losing in court does not allow punishment of the winning party, so Alabama’s three wins will remain intact with no record vacating required, despite teams like […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his campaign finance committee on Wednesday morning in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026. The committee is already off to a blockbuster start ahead of the May 19 primary and November 3 general election. According to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama Secretary of State’s […]

South Alabama’s industrial recruitment momentum continued this week. J&M Industries, Inc. — a Louisiana-based parent company of four subsidiaries producing food packaging, industrial-grade tarps and covers — plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Houston County Distribution Park near Dothan. According to a Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce release, the project […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wants his colleagues in Congress to help him pass a bill he believes will ensure the integrity of federal elections. Tuberville, who is also a candidate to be Alabama’s next Governor, spoke on the Senate floor Monday to urge his fellow Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, which would […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House passed HB220, legislation that would give the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate President Pro Tem the authority to remove and replace members they appoint to state boards and commissions. The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile), establishes that all […]

Thomas Govan, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, is now pending confirmation by the full U.S. Senate after advancing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee voted during an executive business meeting in Washington, D.C. to move Govan’s nomination forward, sending it to the Senate […]

Americans for Prosperity-Alabama is applauding the Alabama House of Representatives for passing of a bill that attempts to add another check on the state’s emergency powers during a crisis. The House passed HB136 unanimously Tuesday. The bill would require Alabama’s governor to certify that an immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare exists before […]

Defend American Jobs, the Republican-aligned affiliate of crypto super PAC Fairshake, is spending $5 million to support U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) campaign for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, the group announced Tuesday. The five-week advertising buy will feature a new spot highlighting President Trump’s endorsement of Moore, running on broadcast television, Fox News, and […]

There is one Alabamian who is working hard as a part of the Trump administration to Make America Healthy Again. Admiral Brian Christine serves as the 18th Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, he provides leadership on the nation’s public health priorities, including chronic […]

A new study from the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranks State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) as the most effective Alabama Senate Republican and the only senator to exceed expectations for four consecutive legislative sessions. The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint research enterprise of Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia measures legislative effectiveness using […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has named U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Antonio Parker of Montgomery as his February “Veteran of the Month,” elevating Parker’s decades of service in uniform — and the way he’s continued serving others long after retirement. Tuberville made the monthly recognition in a video statement praising Parker as an example […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Republican Party have announced their support for the reform package making its way through the Alabama Legislature this session — and praised lawmakers for “making sure families come first, and that the system is transparent, responsible, and focused on the public interest.” HB403, HB399, and HB392 will receive their […]

Dow Briggs, M.D. is the Executive Vice President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. There are many reasons why Jackson Hospital is struggling, but Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s reimbursement is not why it is in bankruptcy. Despite the misleading claims made by the hospital’s CEO, Jackson Hospital is reimbursed more […]

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled Friday in favor of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, dismissing a lawsuit that had sought to block the agency’s licensing process. The case was brought by Jemmstone Alabama LLC and other companies that were denied licenses, including Bragg Canna of Alabama, Insa Alabama and Alabama Always. The applicants […]

Officials with the University of Alabama System and UAH, its Huntsville campus, are praising are praising U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong for securing federal funding support tied to the university’s Exploration Plaza expansion — backing they say will accelerate research, innovation, and student opportunity in Huntsville. “We are extremely grateful to […]

Across the country, families are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more. Insurance costs more. Energy costs more. Washington’s inflationary policies and radical environmental mandates have made everyday life harder for working people in red states and blue states alike. Here in Alabama, conservative members of the House of Representatives believe our job is simple: protect Alabama […]

As February begins, many Alabamians start planning how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The state offers a wide range of romantic destinations, and one Orange Beach restaurant has earned national recognition — Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort has been named to OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list. According to OpenTable, the annual list is compiled […]

Alabama’s business recruiters aim to build on the success of the state’s flourishing aerospace industry at a major international trade show that kicks off this week. A team from the Alabama Department of Commerce is participating in the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre. This year marks the 10th edition of the biennial event that […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter didn’t mince words after last night’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, slamming the NFL for letting wokeness infiltrate one of America’s most cherished traditions. A performance by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, whose Spanish-language set and anti-ICE messaging drew fire from conservatives nationwide, was injected between halves of […]

A small-town Alabama student with big ambitions in spaceflight and rocket engineering is receiving national recognition for his early achievements in aerospace research and experimentation. Clayton Dalton, a senior at Sylvania High School in northeast Alabama, has been named a 2026 Keynote Scholarship runner-up by the National Space Club and Foundation and will receive a […]

On Fat Tuesday, Dauphin Street hums with music and motion as beads arc through the air, MoonPies thud into waiting hands, and the call of “throw me something!” echoes between historic buildings. Massive, ornately decorated floats and costumed riders move through downtown as a centuries-old tradition comes fully alive. This is the peak of Mardi […]

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is hitting Alabama soil this Friday for a planned visit to a school in Mobile. According to a media advisory on Wednesday, McMahon will be joined by former Auburn University men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s nationwide “History Rocks” civics and […]

Missouri recently became the 39th state to allow legalized sports betting, and the numbers from their first month of operations are staggering, while it still remains illegal in Alabama. According to a report from Bet Missouri, residents wagered over $543 million in the first full turn of the calendar from December 1-December 31, 2025. The […]

What began as heartbreak is now becoming a mission to protect Alabama’s children. On Wednesday, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) filed HB381, entitled the “Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act,” named after the 8-year-old Mountain Brook girl who was tragically killed last summer in the Texas floods.  Governor Ivey is backing the new legislation with […]

The Crimson Tide men’s basketball program got a disappointing piece of news Monday afternoon, but it’s looking like the NCAA is choosing not to rub salt in the wound. Center and former G-League pro Charles Bediako was denied his bid for a preliminary injunction against the NCAA to keep playing the rest of the season. […]

For high school athletes and families in Scottsboro, as well as across Alabama, athletic classification isn’t just a number — it helps determine who teams compete against and the level of competition they face each season. That backdrop is at the center of a dispute now unfolding between Scottsboro City Schools and the Alabama High […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon for the second year in a row at Neville Arena on The Plains, and head coach Nate Oats was feeling himself after the victory. Oats was asked after the game about his guard Aden Holloway — who transferred to Alabama from Auburn — being […]

Football season officially came to a close on Sunday night in a 29-13 Super Bowl victory for the Seattle Seahawks, and as it turns out, a few former Alabama and Auburn players will now be blinged out with Super Bowl rings. A total of six players are repping the state of Alabama with their Super […]

The Yellowhammer State is going to be very well represented in Santa Clara this Sunday when Super Bowl LX kicks off between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Both teams feature several stars from both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers, with a grand total of ten being former Iron Bowl standouts. […]

It sounds like new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh is feeling a little unsure about the Tigers’ O-line. In a refreshingly honest press conference answer, Golesh said he is feeling extremely confident about some groups, but when it comes to the offensive line, he thinks it may be a process there. "To tell you, man, […]