As President-elect Donald Trump begins to finalize nominations for his second administration, a handful of picks have come under fire from various elected officials and high-ranking bureaucrats within government agencies. Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee for the position of FBI Director, has reportedly encountered stiff pushback from the federal agency’s top level. On a call with […]

According to a recent contract between Amwaste and the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, the garbage rate for the areas served by the private business will soon undergo a 64-cent monthly increase. Amwaste’s contract with the Birmingham-based entity includes an annual increase of up to 5% based on the price index. In 2023, they were granted […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reaffirmed his full support of Pete Hegseth for the role of Secretary of Defense after meeting with the decorated veteran on Monday. Hegseth, a host for Fox News and Bronze Star recipient, is currently fighting attacks on his personal character from both leftists and a small contingent of establishment Republicans. […]

The Regions Center in Birmingham is once again bringing holiday cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. Each year, the 30-story tower features designs of Christmas trees, a giant wreath, and a huge stocking that illuminates the building’s glass “curtain wall.” The display can be seen for miles including on Red Mountain, driving […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined The Dale Jackson Show on Monday morning and discussed the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s current director, the weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and Space Command’s imminent relocation to Huntsville. Strong noted that a top priority for President-elect Donald Trump upon entering office will be the removal of the […]

President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon on Sunday absolving his son Hunter of any offenses against the U.S. that he may have committed over the last ten years. The decision from the President comes after maintaining for months that the younger Biden would not be granted a pardon and that ‘No one […]

The bodies of two boaters have been recovered in the waters off of Dauphin Island after a shrimping boat went missing late last week. The two victims of the accident, Sam Wooley, 69, and Michael Slezak, 40, were found approximately 8-9 miles from the island. Slezak’s seven-year-old son is still missing and a search and […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that the state’s 2024 General Election results have officially been certified by the Alabama State Canvassing Board. “On November 5, Alabamians cast 2,265,090 ballots for president in a fair, secure, and transparent election,” Allen said. “This election was administered with election integrity as the top priority, and […]

The Mayors of Auburn and Tuscaloosa are once again taking part in a friendly annual wager for the upcoming Iron Bowl that will benefit local charities. The two elected officials, Mayor Walt Maddox and Ron Anders,  have agreed that if the Crimson Tide wins, Anders will make a $100 donation to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. […]

Alabama’s small business community is continuing its trend of massive growth with over 449,000 small businesses now calling the state home. That number represents 99.4% of all businesses in the entire state currently. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Small Business Profile, these businesses employ 802,607 Alabamians, representing 46.7% of Alabama’s workforce. […]

Rep. Robert Aderholt’s bill renaming the Guntersville Veterans Affairs Clinic in honor of Col. Ola Lee Mize Department, a Marshall County native and Medal of Honor recipient, has been signed by President Joe Biden. “I am proud that we were able to get my legislation, HR 5464, passed through both chambers and to the President’s […]

With Thanksgiving upon us, Alabamians may be interested to know when the holiday was first officially celebrated in the Yellowhammer State and its history here. According to Alabama Pioneers, Thanksgiving wasn’t observed by the State of Alabama until 1858 when its governor along with the governors of Mississippi, Georgia, North  Carolina, and South Carolina proclaimed […]

With Thanksgiving nearly here, Alabamians across the state are excited for good food and good company. From fried turkey and stuffing to cranberry sauce and gravy, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is something that families look forward to year-round. Along with the normal staples and sides of the day, some desserts have become established favorites including […]

The Alabama Republican Party is set to undergo a change in a key leadership position. On Monday afternoon, the organization announced that its current Executive Director, Reed Phillips, will soon be stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Shannon Whitt, the Director of Finance and Special Events, will be taking over the role. “It has been […]

Fight For Alabama Families, a coalition of advocates and treatment providers, is kicking off a new campaign called “IVF Made Me” designed to humanize the issue of IVF in Alabama and promote it as ‘pro-life.’ “With less than 78 days until Alabama’s legislative session begins, Fight For Alabama Families (FFAF) remains laser-focused on our goal: […]

Mayor of Birmingham Randall Woodfin is admitting to being incapable when it comes to addressing violent crime in his city, saying instead it’s a “public health crisis.” Woodfin is releasing a personal memoir in January of 2025 chronicling his life and ascension through the city’s municipal government. The 288-page work, entitled ‘Son of Birmingham,’ is […]

A purchase agreement between Birmingham-Southern College and Miles College has officially expired as of 3 p.m. today. The development comes after Miles requested a second deadline extension for the agreement. Under the new terms, the deadline would have been moved to December 24. That request was denied. “BSC has been working with Miles – a […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the Biden Administration to cease implementation of major policy decisions as its time in the White House comes to a close. Marshall joined a group of state AGs from across the country in dispatching a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding an end to the […]

Notorious stand-up comedian Katt Williams has officially purchased a portion of a former military post in Alabama with plans to transform it into a new movie studio. There’s just one catch. Williams, an Emmy Award winner, has yet to disclose which installation he purchased, although the only installation up for sale recently in the state […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has announced a handful of high-ranking staff promotions and a new hire in his Washington D.C. office. Each member of the group has extensive experience in legislative service, with two having worked for President Trump’s first Administration. As Alabama’s congressional districts shifted last year, Moore (R-Enterprise), currently representing the 2nd District, […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors have elected a Birmingham-based lawyer as the 2025 Chairman of the organization’s national Board of Directors. David Pugh, a partner at Bradley, was chosen by his peers for the position at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona on Tuesday. In his legal career, he has represented owners, general contractors, […]

An Irondale man who placed and detonated a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 27, admitted during his plea hearing that he manufactured the explosive device using nails and screws as shrapnel. After setting the explosive device […]

News sources reported on Wednesday that President-Elect Donald Trump and his staff are now considering creating a White House position dedicated exclusively to cryptocurrency policy. According to FOX Business, the individual named to the role would interact with regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Trump’s team has […]

The Alabama Community College Conference is adding a new sport to its list of athletic offerings. According to the ACCC, women’s flag football, one of the newest sports sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association, will be offered to female students beginning in the 2025-2026 academic school year. Once competition begins, the ACCC will […]