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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.

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 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 […]

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.

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.

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.

State Sen. Arthur Orr joined The Dale Jackson Show on Friday morning to discuss renewing Alabama's current tax exemption. The cut in question eliminates the state income tax obligation for full-time, hourly wage employees who work over 40 hours a week.

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 Britain.

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, and Demopolis lock and dams.

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.

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.

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.

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 approximately at 7:25 p.m. after being notified by a Shot Spotter alert.

Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued his full support for Louisiana's new law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school and state-funded university classrooms.

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.

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.

The Birmingham City Council has passed a budget amendment proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin that will allow millions of dollars to be utilized to improve life and education in the city. Additionally, the proposal provides significant funding to help recruit and retain police officers to fight the area's growingly high crime rate.

Sylacauga’s own “Santa Claus” made a special emergency landing via LifeSaver helicopter at Indian Valley Elementary School on Tuesday to pick up letters addressed to Santa from students. However, Bryan Taunton, known across central Alabama for dressing as the iconic Christmas character, isn't just any Santa Claus.

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.

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.

A pollster from Alabama joined The Sean Spicer Show on Monday to analyze the effects of celebrity endorsements on the 2024 Presidential Election. According to Cygnal owner and founder, Brent Buchanan, endorsements

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.

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.

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