Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 12
57 high school seniors from across Alabama recently received nominations to U.S. service academies courtesy of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel for the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the nominees late last week. It is the Senator’s fourth round of nominations since taking office in 2021. “Our young […]
A new country song from a Phenix City native celebrating one of President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic wins has gotten the attention of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. Garrett Miles, who has been blind from birth, developed a love for music early on in his life and began to develop his talent through hard work and […]
A newly released public poll from an independent third-party news organization shows a clear favorite in the upcoming Mobile mayoral race. According to a two-day analysis with over 3,600 votes counted, Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson holds a significant lead over her fellow competitors with 41% of the vote. “The poll results confirm what supporters […]
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt wants to ensure that all Americans retain access to AM radio in their vehicles. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), AM radio provides invaluable updates and alerts designed to help keep drivers informed of potentially hazardous situations, particularly in rural areas. In a recent move, the Senator helped to introduce the bipartisan AM […]
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer thinks that Democrats may now be unhappy with their shifty decisions to get Joe Biden elected president in 2020. In an interview Thursday on FMTalk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show”, the congressman said that Democrats are seeing the results of President Trump’s sweeping executive orders and strategy of government accountability through […]
With the goal of growing and reinforcing patriotism among America’s youth, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has introduced legislation that would require primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to meet certain standards in order to continue receiving financial assistance. According to Strong (R-Monrovia), the Promoting American Patriotism in Our Schools Act will specifically mandate that, […]
As raids targeting illegal immigrants continue across the country, a growing problem for law enforcement is beginning to take shape. While many of the operations targeting illegals for deportation have been a success others have failed after their details were reportedly leaked to the public. In one such case, agents with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement […]
According to a recent report published by the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The sum equates to approximately 3% of Alabama’s total gross state product. “The ACCS enriches the lives of students by raising […]
Lake Martin’s Wicker Point Golf Club has been named to a prestigious list recognizing the best courses in each state across the country. According to GOLF Magazine, the members-only course is the best in all of Alabama. Along with the rankings, the publication called Wicker Point a “top-drawer private golf club experience.” “Wicker Point Golf Club […]
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that all Americans have access to quality financial services through banking no matter their political or social affiliation. In recent years, citizens and companies across the country with conservative views and practices found at times that their bank accounts had been closed without warning. […]
With over 12,000 employees and an annual statewide impact of $1.1 billion, Alabama’s fishing industry is vital to the state’s economic standing. However, those achievements are under threat from outside sources that could severely damage one of Alabama’s key industries. According to U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, cartels in Mexico have been funding […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to mitigate Chinese influence in American affairs. This time, the state’s top law enforcement official along with seventeen other fellow Attorney Generals from across the country, dispatched a letter to leading asset advisors requesting information on ‘essential disclosures’ regarding Chinese investments. The letter addressed to BlackRock, StateStreet, Invesco, […]
A deep-dive analysis conducted by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has revealed a trend being praised as an advantage by the state’s affiliate, ABC Alabama. According to data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, union membership within in the construction industry has hit a record low of 10.3%. That follows a decrease […]
While en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Sunday as ‘Gulf of America Day.’ The order was appropriately signed as Air Force One flew over the newly named body of water. “Today, I am very honored to recognize February 9, 2025, as the first-ever Gulf of […]
A $29 million meat processing facility and retail market owned by the Poarch Creek Indians has officially begun operations in Atmore after a grand opening ceremony earlier this week. The new location, Perdido River Meats, spans an impressive 23,000 square feet and is now the largest enterprise of its kind in the state. Perdido River […]
U.S. Senator Katie Britt led a powerful prayer at Thursday’s 73rd National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. Her remarks at the event, largely centered on the safety of President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance as well as a call for America to reestablish itself as a global moral leader. “Help our leaders, especially President […]
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have fiercely contested allowing men in women’s sports on both the high school and collegiate levels. In recent years, the practice of permitting biological males to compete against biological females under Title IX has led to injuries and lost opportunities for women across the country. On Wednesday, President […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt has worked diligently for years to improve the United States Postal Service. The government organization that has been criticized by many, on both the left and the right, is responsible for delivering millions of packages and pieces of mail across the country every day. According to Aderholt (R-Haleyville), the USPS in […]
The future of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp was left uncertain after the Biden Administration worked for four years to transfer or release the vast majority of its inmates. Now, with Biden out of office and President Donald Trump back in the White House, the prison is set to once again play a role in […]
With the 2025 legislative session underway in Montgomery, the Alabama chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its policy platform and priorities for lawmakers to consider. The group’s ‘Playbook for Prosperity‘ lays out goals concerning regulatory reform, taxes and spending, health care, and also education. “Following a monumental 2024 legislative session where Alabama’s students were […]
As available options for quality, urgent obstetric care in rural areas across America continue to shrink, U.S. Senator Katie Britt is taking part in a bipartisan effort to fight the troubling trend. The Alabama lawmaker along with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Tina Smith (D-Minn) reintroduced legislation on Tuesday ensuring that more […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined The Megyn Kelly Show on Monday morning to discuss the continued push to pass his hallmark legislation, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The lawmaker in particular stressed the need for Senate leadership to step up and bring the legislation to the floor for a full vote. […]
For those looking to sell or buy land in the southeastern United States, an Alabama-based brokerage firm staffed by experienced professionals may be able to assist you. Farm and Forest Brokers, LLC specializes in the selling and purchasing of farms, ranches, timberland, and hunting properties. It has operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Set […]
It was a tough year for the nation’s housing market with states across the country reporting a slump in home sales. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that home sales in the United States fell to their lowest level in almost 30 years during 2024, citing “stubbornly high mortgage rates” resulting from the Federal Reserve’s […]

