Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 21
A Mobile woman has been accused of forging the signature of an 'incapacitated' nursing home resident on a voter application form to obtain an absentee ballot.
Senator Katie Britt recently joined CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the mental health crisis affecting Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Britt told Tapper that young people have been disproportionately affected by the hardship now being experienced by many across the country.
Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Fox News on Sunday morning to discuss the growing momentum of Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the nationwide effort to court the youth vote.
Caroleene Dobson took on her opponent in the race for Alabama's second district, Shomari Figures, in a FOX 10 debate last night hosted in conjunction with the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.
The State of Alabama is excited to announce that it has teamed up with a nonprofit, Unified Pros, to give professional anglers from across the state and country an opportunity to take part in a premier fishing tournament.
Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that 125 additional soldiers from Alabama are headed to the Southern Border. The group will be primarily assisting with Customs and Border Patrol operations.
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC of Alabama) announced their endorsement this week of Caroleene Dobson in her bid to become the state's newest congressional representative.
The Alabama Republican Party is committing to a "Contract with Alabama." In a new list of goals released on Thursday, the party laid out its plan to improve the quality of life for residents in the state just weeks ahead of the 2024 Presidential election.
The City of Homewood’s former finance director has pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling close to $1 million in city funds. According to federal documents, Robert Winston Burgett of Helena, stole about $950,000 between May 2023 and March 2024. He was originally arrested in early April of this year by […]
A Montgomery Circuit Judge has appointed a retired circuit judge to be a mediator in the debate on who will be allowed to grow and sell medical cannabis in the Yellowhammer State.
Taking note of the TVA's vital role in providing energy to the region, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong toured three sites this week to get a first-hand look. The stops are part of Strong's efforts to ensure that TVA’s infrastructure is maintained and able to meet the rising demand of consumers in the area.
The City of Jasper announced Tuesday that Mayor David O'Mary, 72, has died. O'Mary was first elected to the office in 2016 and after a successful first term ran unopposed in 2020. The Jasper native is being remembered for his tireless advocacy and work to advance the city and its residents' interests.
Governor Kay Ivey was recognized in a recent survey by Morning Consult, one of America's most respected research and intelligence firms, as the seventh most popular governor in the nation and the most favored in the entire southeast.
Wenonah High School’s boys and girls basketball programs have received a sizeable endowment from a new philanthropic initiative launched through a coordinated effort between Hibbett and Nike. The teams are the first in the country to be given a donation as part of the two companies’ First String initiative. Players from both teams participated in […]
Rep. Barry Moore spoke at a town hall meeting in the city of Fairhope on Monday evening. Prior to delivering his remarks, Moore offered to review his expected talking points with WKRG 5.
Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Newsmax's "Wake Up America" on Tuesday morning to discuss a number of hot-button topics. During his appearance, he touched on the growing number of Republicans voting early in the 2024 Presidential Election, the stark difference in leadership characteristics between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and the recent lawsuit from the Justice Department against the state of Alabama.
Senator Katie Britt joined Rightside Radio on Monday and discussed Israel's hunt for the remnants of Hamas, including its now-deceased leader Yahya Sinwar. Britt has been fully supportive of Israel's right to self-defense against radical Islamic militants and approves of its military's hardline tactics in the hunt for terror leaders.
Supply increased in September, with 4.6 months of inventory available, up from the 4.1 months available in August 2024. This is also 1.3 months more than a year ago and the highest level in over five years.
Today is the last day for Alabamians to register to vote for the upcoming Presidential election. With voters heading to the polls in just a matter of days and some already voting early in states around the country, Secretary of State Wes Allen has issued a reminder to Alabama's residents.
Caroleene Dobson announced on Friday that she has received the endorsement of former Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur, Vivek Ramaswamy. In her bid to become Alabama's newest Congressional representative,
A man accused of hacking the Security Exchange Commission's X page to post false and misleading information about bitcoin was arrested by federal authorities in Athens on Thursday.
Legislation in the Alabama House of Representatives designed to keep cities and police officers safer has gained the support of the National Police Association (NPA). The bill, introduced by Alabama Rep. Chris England (070), makes failing to disclose knowledge about a concealed weapon when an officer asks a Class A misdemeanor.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is fighting back against a mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency that he believes has the potential to stifle the production of heavy-duty vehicles. The rule effectively forces manufacturers to produce more electric trucks and fewer internal combustion models.

