Alabama’s housing market slowed last month, according to the October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors on Wednesday. The organization said that it believes the reduction in sales is related to rising mortgage rates and also seasonal trends. Data gathered from Alabama’s housing market showed that 4,880 home sales […]

In the wake of two destructive natural disasters that shook the South, Rep. Gary Palmer has introduced legislation that would support disaster relief by granting the Federal Emergency Management Agency the ability to transfer funds previously designated for COVID and other previous disasters to the organization’s Disaster Relief Fund. “When disaster strikes, FEMA’s purpose is […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to urge fellow Republicans in the chamber to swiftly confirm all of President-elect Donald Trump’s preferred cabinet picks. During his remarks, he first referenced the botched Senate confirmation hearings during Trump’s first term in office calling them “completely unacceptable.” “Last time around, the Republican […]

Called the “gold standard for evidence investigation,” a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory joined the state’s toolbox in the war on crime. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences opened its Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The 25,000-square-foot facility will help provide investigators from more than 450 Alabama law enforcement agencies with […]

The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is once again the focal point of controversy after it was revealed that the organization is doxing at least fourteen ‘Not the Bee’ writers in an expected ‘hit piece’ as part of a ‘Data Lab investigation.’ On Tuesday, billionaire and co-head of the new Department on Government Efficiency, Elon […]

The 2024 Presidential Election featured several demographical shifts that played a key role in the outcome of the race. One significant change now being analyzed came from younger voters who have traditionally cast their ballots for Democrats in past presidential elections. After the group showed a pronounced shift to Republicans this cycle, many across the […]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for a state-of-the-art regional workforce development facility in Oxford. The Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts, and Technology Experience (CREATE) center allows Oxford High School students and adults the chance to prepare for high-paying, in-demand job opportunities in a variety of fields including engineering, modern manufacturing, computer science, and green power. […]

Does President-elect Donald Trump’s victory have you feeling down? Villa Vie Residences, a Florida-based cruise line company, may have a solution just for you. The company is offering voyages of up to four years for those “who feel threatened” and are “looking for a way to get out” of the country after the presidential election. […]

Last week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville affirmed his commitment to returning the headquarters of U.S. Space Command to its rightful location in the Rocket City, particularly following President-Elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “One of my top priorities will be advocating for U.S. Space Command to be returned to its rightful home in […]

As confirmation hearings for President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet approach, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is calling on Senate Republicans to unite and stand firm behind Trump’s nominees. Tuberville said colleagues should not hesitate to seize the historic opportunity to restore conservative leadership in Washington and roll back the damage caused by years of far-left policies on […]

Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River is set to receive some critical upgrades thanks to a $430 million grant from the Department of Energy. The funding, according to the agency, has been divided among 33 states for capital improvement projects. In early September, $1.92 million of the grant was given to the Tennessee Valley Authority […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt led the full Alabama delegation in a recent letter addressed to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Micheal Connor, and the Commanding General and Chief of Engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lieutenant General William Graham. In the letter, elected officials communicated their growing concern regarding […]

A distinguished veteran from Marshall County will soon be honored for his heroic services to the country.  Colonel Ola Lee Mize received the Medal of Honor while serving in the U.S. Army, in the Korean War. After the conflict in Korea, Mize joined the Special Forces and completed three tours of duty in Vietnam. On […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is critiquing the Biden-Harris Administration for its restrictive policies relating to the digital currency, Bitcoin. The policies under fire relate to crypto regulation and in particular Operation Chokepoint 2.0. According to Forbes, Barack Obama began the process of working to restrict access to financial services for businesses deemed “high-risk.” After President […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville appeared Wednesday on FOX Business to discuss Senator John Thune’s (R-SD) victory in the race for Senate Majority Leader. He also took the opportunity to reassure Americans that despite the results of the race, it will be President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance who will truly be running the […]

North Alabama leaders are reminding local first responders to register for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games. The competition is set for June 27-July 6 in Birmingham. It will include more than 8,500 first responders from 70 countries competing in more than 60 events.   During a luncheon Tuesday at the Auburn University Research and Innovation […]

The 2025 Pepsi Rock the South lineup has officially been announced by Peachtree Entertainment and organizers are saying that they expect this year’s festival to be bigger than ever before. Headlining acts of the event, now in its thirteenth year, will include Kid Rock, Nickelback, and Hank Williams Jr. The event is set for June […]

One of Alabama’s longest-running holiday traditions is back for another year. The annual Turkey Pardoning which originally began in 1949, allows for the clemency of two lucky turkeys. In keeping with custom, Governor Kay Ivey will preside over the ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery. She is now requesting that Alabamians vote for their […]

Tuskegee University was the site of a mass shooting early Sunday morning that killed one, wounded twelve, and led to the injury of four others not struck by gunfire. In the video below, bystanders took cover as automatic gunfire rang out across the campus around 1:30 a.m.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

As the cabinet of President-Elect Donald Trump begins to take shape, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is expected to become the next U.S. Secretary of State. Upon accepting the position and confirmation, Rubio will vacate his seat in the Senate allowing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis the opportunity to fill it with a handpicked successor. One […]

Regions Bank is once again being recognized for its work serving veterans, current members of the military, and their families. The Birmingham-based financial corporation has now been named as a 2025 Military Friendly Employer. Regions was selected for the honor by Military Friendly, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to support the military […]

After a mass shooting at Tuskegee University claimed the life of one and led to the injury of sixteen others, the school has announced that it will remain on lockdown through Tuesday. Those who live near the shooting will be able to relocate to a different part of campus. Additionally, the university is now a […]

On Sunday, Breitbart News published an op-ed by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville analyzing Donald Trump’s commanding victory in the presidential election and the renewed effort to implement an ‘America First’ agenda. “Since President Biden took office in 2021, Americans have been stuck in a perpetual downward spiral of unaffordable groceries, out-of-control crime, a wide-open border, […]

Kroger, the national grocery store chain, has agreed to a $1.37 billion settlement with thirty states across the country, including Alabama, to compensate for its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Of that recent settlement, Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments expected to begin early next year. Alabama […]