State Sen. Josh Carnley has secured an endorsement from Alabama’s largest farm organization in his bid for reelection to the state legislature. The Alabama Farmers Federation chose to support the Ino-native based on his personal experience in agriculture and ability to produce results for Senate District 31. Carnley (R-Ino), a farmer and owner of Buck […]

Amid reports that 1.1 million foreign students were enrolled in American universities between 2023-2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation he believes will put American schools back on track serving American students. The Student Visa Integrity Act, Tuberville’s bill, would ban students from adversarial countries, such as China and Iran, from studying in the United […]

Tuscaloosa native and businessman Norman Crow has gained the endorsement of the political affiliate of the Business Council of Alabama, ProgressPAC, in his bid to become the next representative of House District 63 in the state legislature. The organization announced its support for Crow in the upcoming special election on Thursday, citing his significant knowledge […]

State House Rep. Phillip Pettus of Lauderdale County will be seeking another term in office, according to a campaign announcement issued Wednesday morning. The lawmaker is working to retain his role as the Alabama House District 1 representative, a position he has held since 2014. During his time in the state legislature, Pettus (R-Killen) has […]

Following the discovery of children being systematically and sexually abused in Bibb County,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes it’s time to reevaluate the severity of punishment for crimes of such a horrific nature. RELATED: Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push after Bibb County bunker revelation On a Thursday morning edition of […]

Former Senate Majority Whip Rusty Glover has picked up a key endorsement from the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid to return to the state legislature after an almost eight-year hiatus. The Mobile native is running for the Senate District 34 seat, the same office he held prior to stepping away in 2018. Glover previously […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently joined the Vice President of the National Federation of Republican Women, Judy Barlow, for a discussion focused on the positive impact of the One, Big Beautiful Bill on everyday Americans and the country as a whole. From ensuring border security and combat readiness to unleashing domestic energy and cutting taxes, […]

As the election for one of Alabama’s two U.S. Senate seats draws closer, the leading candidate has just earned a significant endorsement from an impressive coalition of law enforcement officials. On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that 27 Alabama sheriffs and 23 district attorneys representing 33 counties have officially backed his run for […]

Federal authorities are charging two Chinese nationals, one reportedly in the U.S. illegally and the other on asylum status, with possession of counterfeit and unauthorized access devices following a large-scale gift card fraud investigation. The pair, according to authorities, were reportedly found to be in possession of more than 5,000 counterfeit gift cards during a […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to advocate for America’s veterans through legislation designed to ease the everyday financial burden for those who have served and their families. A member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced the introduction of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2025 Act last week. The bill, introduced […]

With the addition of six new members, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame is continuing its recognition of excellence and leadership from industry leaders across the state. The Hall of Fame, established in 1973, bestows the honor of induction upon those who have brought ‘lasting fame’ to the state through success in business. RELATED: Alabama […]

Three attorneys at Butler Snow LLP have been formally sanctioned by U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco of the Northern District of Alabama. The trio of lawyers allegedly submitted ChatGPT-generated case citations in defense of the Alabama Department of Corrections during litigation proceedings. Manasco issued an order condemning the actions of Matthew Reeves, William Cranford, and […]

Dr. Will Boyd has officially entered the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race as a Democratic candidate. Boyd, who resides in both Florence and Hoover, previously ran — and lost — numerous races in recent years. Boyd currently resides in both Florence and Hoover. Originally from South Carolina, he began his professional career in manufacturing management roles […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Tuscaloosa businessman Norman Crow in the upcoming election for House District 63. John E. Walker IV, Tuscaloosa County Farmers Federation president, is touting Crow’s personal involvement and accomplishments when given presiding positions. “Norman Crow has long been a leader in Tuscaloosa County,” said Walker. “He participates in many aspects […]

A tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children led to the arrest of a Millbrook attorney on Wednesday. According to Elmore Autauga News, John David Norris, 65, was taken into custody by the Millbrook Police Department and charged with four counts of dissemination of child pornography. In February of 2024, authorities began […]

Agents with the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force conducted an immigration raid Wednesday morning on the future site of Loxley Elementary in Baldwin County. NBC News 15  in Mobile reported that eleven workers on the site were arrested and taken into custody, with witnesses saying that multiple unmarked vehicles took part in the […]

During a Tuesday morning episode of Longshore and McKnight, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to convince leadership within the NFL’s Washington Commanders franchise that the team should return to its former name, the Washington Redskins. Tuberville (R-Auburn) noted Trump has been vocal about the issue on multiple occasions. “I’ve […]

Alabama Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson joined Capitol Journal late last week to discuss her top priorities if elected to the office, including upholding election integrity. The Beatrice native is an accomplished conservative attorney and a current shareholder at Maynard Nexsen, specializing in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law in Montgomery. “I […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is receiving a great deal of support from high-profile organizations across the state in his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor in 2026. On Monday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) picked up another key endorsement, this time from both Alabama chapters of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. The two chapters, ABC Alabama and […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been a consistent and vocal advocate for stronger immigration enforcement since taking office in 2021. On Sunday, Tuberville joined The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis to discuss President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to curb illegal immigration and crack down on the crime it brings. “President Trump is trying to pull […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Birmingham-Hoover area is one of the top metros in the U.S. for recent college graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a new, reputable job. The study, conducted by ADP Research indicated that the state’s third-largest metro has become a major destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]

State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn) has announced he is running for re-election in Alabama’s District 27. The Lee County native, who first won election to the Alabama Legislature in 2022, announced the news on Thursday. “As a member of the State Senate, I helped give Alabama families a kitchen table tax cut by slicing the […]

As Mexican cartels continue to profit from smuggling red snapper and tuna into the domestic market, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are working to ensure that international crime organizations can no longer undercut American fishermen. On Wednesday, the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, backed by both legislators, passed the U.S. Senate. […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing her efforts to advocate for and provide the “proper guardrails” for adolescents using social media. In a panel discussion on Wednesday hosted by Semafor, the lawmaker spoke about the need to protect younger users from the threats created through unchecked social media usage. Britt (R-Montgomery), joined by fellow U.S. […]