The recent failure of the Alabama Legislature to pass significant gambling legislation has disappointed many Alabamians. Among them is David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. He expressed his frustration in the organization’s monthly newsletter to say that the state will miss out on billions in potential revenue. “Decades ago, the dean of […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced two bipartisan pieces of legislation, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act, with the goal of making childcare more affordable and accessible by enhancing existing tax credits and increasing the supply of child care providers. Sen. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined reporters on Wednesday morning to […]

In the latest major step toward making the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences a reality, the City of Demopolis announced it has officially transferred ownership of the former New Era plant property to the school’s foundation after receiving unanimous approval from the Demopolis City Council. “For our city, there is absolutely no greater value of […]

After a shark attack in Florida almost took the life of a young Mountain Brook girl, U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced a bill to protect and rescue any American in similar danger much faster. Britt named the bill ‘Lulu’s Law’ in honor of the attack victim, Lulu Gribbin. The law would classify shark attacks as […]

A Huntsville man could face life in prison after a drug bust yielded a massive quantity of illegal narcotics, including 13.5 ounces of fentanyl. Lorenzo Grays, 36, was taken into custody by the North Alabama Drug Task Force last Friday at 1:00 a.m. after a search warrant was executed in the area of Jonathan Drive. […]

Auburn University announced that it will be dissolving its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by August 15. Employees will be reassigned to other positions and departments. “We remain resolute in our commitment to deliver exceptional experiences and to support all students, with particular emphasis on providing access and opportunity,” school leadership said in […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is cautioning the public after a ‘misleading’ election-related public service announcement is being circulated by the League of Women Voters’ campaign, Vote411, which he warns is collecting user information that can be used for marketing and shared with other groups. The advertisement encourages Alabamians to register to vote using […]

Alabama native and former Director of Message Strategy for the Trump White House, Cliff Sims, joined Trey Gowdy’s show on FOX News over the weekend to highlight JD Vance’s strength and potential as a running mate for Trump — especially in contrast to the most “radical” party nominee in the history of American politics: Kamala […]

An elite task force of law enforcement entities from the state and federal levels will now work side by side to fight an increasing epidemic of crime in Alabama’s capital city. The group, the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, will be operating with the support of the U.S. Department of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

A Senator close to former President Donald Trump has told The Hill that Alabama’s own U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is being considered for a position in Trump’s cabinet should the GOP nominee retake the White House. According to the same source, the veteran collegiate coach could be tapped to lead the U.S. Department of […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined a group of their fellow Senate colleagues this week in demanding that Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador halt his coordinated attempts to take over land owned and operated by Alabama-based Vulcan Materials. The condemnation from the legislators is the result of a decision made […]

Three Montgomery men are heading to federal prison after each was convicted of illegal possession of a machine gun. In each case, the firearm was a semi-automatic weapon altered with a conversion device referred to as a “switch” or “auto sear.” The modification turns the gun into a fully automatic weapon capable of firing up […]

In the face of growing hostility towards Jewish Americans and Jews throughout the world, U.S. Senator Katie Britt has helped to bring forward the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act which would effectively ban the U.S. government from contracting entities that are boycotting Israel. “Not a single dime of taxpayer money should support […]

A Pell City man is facing close to six years behind bars after being convicted of a $4.7 million finance fraud scheme that affected the finances of more than 40 investors. According to the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Alabama, John Michael Golden, 48, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Court […]

An ancient underwater forest just off the coast of Gulf Shores could soon be granted increased protection if new legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is passed and signed into law. The Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act would classify the submerged woodland as a “Marine Sanctuary” allowing a higher level of […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing major headwinds going into the 2024 election, according to a GOP strategist with the polling and analytics company Cygnal. The presumptive Democrat nominee for president has continued to see her approval ratings drop among certain demographics throughout the country, per Republican pollster John Rogers. “As our polling at Cygnal […]

The University of Alabama and Auburn University have both recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network (STARS), which is aimed at facilitating the recruitment and preparation of prospective students in smaller, rural areas. The program helps students ready themselves academically for college life and opens access to on-campus visits to those from […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked on a call with reporters Wednesday what he thought about Kyle Whitmire’s fantasy that former Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones would join Kamala Harris on the Democrat ticket as her running mate in 2024. He didn’t mince words. “Doug Jones would be my pick for Kamala’s running mate, too,” […]

As the U.S. Justice Department and other federal agencies continue to coordinate toward a reclassification of marijuana in the United States from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, eleven states, including Alabama, have formed a coalition to fight the possible change. Attorneys general from those eleven states […]

A pollster with the Trump campaign is reassuring prospective voters that despite a bump in voter approval during a brief honeymoon period fed by the mainstream media, Kamala Harris’s polling numbers will reflect her failed record as Vice President in the end. “Many of you have heard me refer to the upcoming ‘Harris Honeymoon’ that […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan is feeling good about Republican’s chances for a victory in November at the ballot box, regardless of the Democrat candidate. Givhan (R-Huntsville) joined The Dale Jackson Show last week to discuss the upcoming election and why he thinks the GOP is poised to secure the White House. Battleground states, according to […]

Birmingham-based Regions Bank was named as the top regional bank in the United States on J.D. Power’s newly, published 2024 U.S. Online Banking Satisfaction Study. To establish the annual rankings J.D. Power took into account the user-friendliness of Regions’ site, its visual appeal, and the resources offered to its users. It marks the fourth time […]

Alabama’s housing market has recorded five consecutive months of significant growth according to the June 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report. The analysis, released monthly and annually by the Alabama Association of REALTORS, showed that the state recorded 5,423 home sales marking a 4.1% increase from May The analysis, released monthly and annually by […]

Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, John Wahl took issue with the “Democratic Establishment’s” decision on Sunday to force Joe Biden off the party’s 2024 Presidential ballot. Wahl said that the move to push Biden out of the race disenfranchises voters and shows the Democratic Party’s “true colors.” “The Democratic establishment has once again shown […]