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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.

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.

Coach 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.

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 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.'

The 2024 Presidential Election featured several demographical shifts that played a key role in the outcome of the race. One significant change came from younger voters who have traditionally cast their ballots for Democrats in past presidential elections.

A state-of-the-art regional workforce development facility in Oxford has officially opened after a grand ceremony on Monday. The Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts, and Technology Experience (CREATE) center

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.

Senator Tommy Tuberville has been a staunch supporter of relocating U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal. In a post on X from this

Ahead of upcoming confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, Senator Tommy Tuberville is urging Republicans in the chamber to unite behind conferees put forward by Trump.

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.

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.

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.

Senator Katie Britt is now 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.

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 chamber.

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.  

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.

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. 

Tuskegee University was the site of a horrific mass shooting early Sunday morning that killed one, wounded twelve, and led to the injury of four others not struck by gunfire. 

As the cabinet for a second Trump Administration begins to take shape, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida 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.

Regions Bank is once again being recognized for its work serving veterans, current members of the military, and their families throughout the country. The Birmingham-based financial corporation has now been named as a 2025 Military Friendly Employer.

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 and counseling is now available for students.

On Sunday, Breitbart News published an op-ed authored by Senator Tommy Tuberville analyzing Donald Trump's commanding victory in the presidential election and the renewed effort to implement an 'America First' agenda.

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.