Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 29

As the seemingly endless delay for the rollout of a medical marijuana program in Alabama continues, the State Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded two new cultivator licenses.

The state of Alabama has historically had a difficult time achieving desired academic benchmarks for its public school students. To help address the issue, the state legislature passed the transformative 2019 Alabama Literacy Act requiring students to meet certain reading-related goals before proceeding to the next grade level.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced a package of bipartisan legislation that would make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening existing tax credits to lower childcare costs and growing the supply of childcare providers. The legislation, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act, is receiving high praise from organizations across […]

Talk show legend Bill 'Bubba' Bussey of the iconic "Rick and Bubba Show" is returning to a place of personal significance once the program ends later this year.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation announcement as a result of the infamous Watergate Scandal. Prior to his decision to step down, the embattled Republican sought the help of a prominent Alabama political leader in a last-ditch effort to save his presidency.

Regions Bank Chief Investment Officer Alan McKnight joined CNBC's 'Money Movers' recently to provide a market analysis for concerned investors as well as insight on when to buy into the market.

Birmingham lawyer Alexander Shunnarah is no longer featured on the city's largest billboard. That distinction now rests with Alabama A&M University, the largest HBCU

A tragic helicopter crash that began as routine flight training on Fort Novosel claimed the life of an instructor and injured a U.S. Army student pilot on Wednesday afternoon. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the instructor pilot as

Per a recent study conducted by the nonprofit organization SmileHub, the Yellowhammer State is the most religious in America. SmileHub ranked Alabama first for religious interest and places of worship

Citing the ideals of mentorship and family, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recognized Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.” “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant Major Kevin Harkey, he shares these family values with […]

Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have consistently pushed for measures to safeguard Alabama's red snapper industry and its producers.  With that goal in mind, the two lawmakers have led the recent efforts in the U.S. Senate

A convicted murderer's execution set for September will proceed as scheduled after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was able to prove the constitutionality of capital punishment through nitrogen hypoxia.

Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a running mate is already drawing large amounts of criticism from Alabama's elected officials just hours after the news was announced.

A victim of one of the many recent shootings in Montgomery will be receiving a brand new $100,000 handicap-accessible van courtesy of a local car dealership. Toyota of Montgomery said that the van will be donated free of charge.

Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose is being honored as a "Champion Woman" by The Independent Women’s Forum, a Virginia-based national conservative non-profit. DuBose (R-Hoover) is well known for her recent work protecting female collegiate athletes across the state from unfair competition.

Guest and residents of Lake Martin got a surprise chance last week to see something that most Americans outside of the U.S. military don't get to witness. Videos and photos from multiple observers show a Black Hawk helicopter hovering over the body of water for a short time.

Representative Mike Rogers has been named a '2024 Hero of Main Street' by the world's largest retail trade association, the National Retail Federation. The organization is recognizing business and legislative leaders from across the country for their contributions to the industry.

Northfolk Southern has announced that it will be investing over $200 million to expand capacity on a crucial rail line in Alabama, the 3B Corridor. The line connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide.

Margaritaville Resort planned for Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Alabama will be getting its very own Margaritaville Resort, but don't expect it to open anytime soon as its projected completion date is set for Spring of 2029.

MLB legend and Alabama native Willie Mays, Jr. passed away last month at the age of 93. Few professional athletes have inspired American society in the way that Mays did.

Independent candidate for President, Robert Kennedy Jr., has had a very good week on the campaign trail. For Kennedy, getting on the ballot in most states across the country has been no small task since first entering the race.

Senator Tommy Tuberville bashed the Biden Administration for its controversial dealings with Iran and continued appeasement of pro-Hamas radicals on a call with reporters Wednesday.

The U.S. Postal Service is paying homage to baseball legend Hank Aaron in the form of a new stamp featuring the late superstar from Mobile. During a ceremony on Wednesday at the Atlanta Braves ballpark the government organization debuted what it is referring to as its "new forever stamp."

With elections just around the corner, Republican candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, is making sure that voters know where she stands on the subject of IVF treatments and procedures.