Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose recently joined Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute in a discussion on a number of Alabama-related topics, including the state’s fight against radical gender ideology pushed by the Biden Administration. The two spoke specifically about the attempt by the federal government to redefine the definition of sex. “The change […]

Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in twenty-nine counties throughout Alabama will soon have access to more support services thanks to nearly $1.76 million in funding recently awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The additional support has been made possible by the U.S. Department of Justice and will go to seven agencies and one major […]

The November 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report delivered positive news about the state’s housing market for home buyers and sellers. The data showed that for the first time in three months, home sales numbers have increased. The report, published monthly by the Alabama Association of Realtors,  showed that the state recorded 5,168 home […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to make sure that Alabama’s water infrastructure will continue to operate and provide for the citizens of Alabama in the years to come. This week, the lawmaker hailed the passage of legislation that will do exactly that. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. […]

With Christmas just two days away, it’s an appropriate time to take note of Alabama’s historical role in the national holiday. For decades, historians have speculated that the Yellowhammer State was the first in the country to officially celebrate the religious holiday in 1836. If accurate, it would mean that Alabama preceded the federal government […]

The United States Space Force is celebrating its 5th anniversary today. America’s newest military branch, officially founded on December 20, 2019, is responsible for defending American interests in the final frontier. Space Force provides a wide range capabilities. “Through the command and control of all DOD satellites, satellite operators provide force-multiplying effects – continuous global […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is sticking to his guns on the issue of what he views as an unacceptable impact on the state’s education trust fund budget from the elimination of Alabama’s income tax obligation for full-time, hourly wage employees who work over 40 hours a week — also known as the overtime tax cut. […]

An alumnus of Montgomery’s Trinity Presbyterian School known for his business acumen and philanthropic deeds has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Warren Stephens is chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a privately owned diversified financial services firm based in Arkansas. The company has […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is touting the passage of legislation that will help upgrade and restore vital water infrastructure throughout the state of Alabama. The bill,  the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program for projects to make several improvements to the Wilson, Coffeeville, […]

As part of an agreement with AMWASTE, the Pelham City Council has voted in favor of increasing trash collection fees for residents beginning in February 2025. The 4.6% increase will add roughly 64 cents per month to collection fees. The waste services corporation has a standing agreement with the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority which […]

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell joined The Yaffee Program on Thursday to speak on a number of topics,  including his strong support for closing primaries in Alabama to any voters not registered as Republicans. Sorrell has been working to close primaries in the state since taking the title of bylaws chairman for the Alabama Republican Party […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing to gain support from Republican legislators on Capitol Hill as he seeks to become the Department of Health and Human Services’ next Secretary. On Wednesday, the nominee met with U.S. Senator Katie Britt for a constructive meeting and earned her full support. “We had a thorough and direct conversation […]

As of Tuesday evening, the city of Birmingham’s 91-year-old homicide record has officially been broken. Law enforcement officials responded to the city’s 149th homicide at approximately 7:25 p.m. after being notified by a Shot Spotter alert. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was found by authorities shot in the front yard of a […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued his full support for Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school and state-funded university classrooms. The legislation was blocked from taking effect recently by a federal district court judge. In an 18-state coalition brief filed Wednesday, the state’s top law enforcement official […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is urging elected officials from across the country to take the opportunity following Donald Trump’s historic victory in the 2024 Presidential Election to once again secure the Southern border. On Tuesday, Britt sat down for an interview with the 13th & Park podcast to discuss the renewed need to defend America from […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is asking Congress to quickly provide both economic and disaster relief for America’s producers. The organization expressed particular concern about the inability of many farmers to make a profit this year. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said the fastest short-term solution would be for Congress to pass the continuing resolution released Tuesday […]

The Birmingham City Council passed a budget amendment proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin that will direct millions of dollars to address safety, infrastructure and education in the city. The proposal provides significant funding to help recruit and retain police officers to fight the area’s growingly high crime rate. “Our shared priorities are clear: neighborhood revitalization […]

Sylacauga’s own “Santa Claus” made a special emergency landing via LifeSaver helicopter on Tuesday to pick up letters addressed to Santa from students at Indian Valley Elementary School. However, Bryan Taunton, known across central Alabama for dressing as Santa, isn’t just any Santa Claus. He’s also recently announced his intentions to go from running the […]

An Alabama woman has made national headlines after becoming the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ. Doctors and medical professionals believe that animal organ transplants, like the one Towana Looney received, are a viable solution to the organ supply crisis currently affecting thousands. Looney, 53, donated a kidney to her mother […]

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education voted late last week to request a substantial increase of $145 million to next year’s budget for two and four-year colleges within the state. Other programs deemed to be related to higher education are also included in the budget. The request represents a 6% jump from this year’s budget […]

Brent Buchanan, Alabama native and founder of polling firm Cygnal, joined The Sean Spicer Show on Monday to analyze the effects of celebrity endorsements on the 2024 Presidential Election. According to Buchanan, endorsements of Kamala Harris from several celebrities may have played a large role in her loss.  He believes that the blame for the […]

The FBI is continuing to grow its presence on Redstone Arsenal. The agency has transformed the base into a second headquarters of sorts, complete with more than a thousand employees, the latest technology, and cutting-edge field training. At the annual Redstone Update, Johnnie Sharp Jr., assistant director of the bureau’s IT Infrastructure Division, went into […]

Rightside Radio host Phil Williams was joined by the founder of a strategic consulting firm late last week in a conversation about regional power grids across the country. Prior to founding B-Strategic, Brad Viator, was a high-ranking executive with the national trade association The Edison Electric Institute. Williams asked Viator if the current grid is […]

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies is continuing to grow into one of the country’s preeminent defense contractors. Along with the advancement in notoriety and technology, has come a development of company culture that prides itself on its connections with the U.S. military and space exploration. To that end, employees and those with connections to the defense industry […]