Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 31

As news broke Sunday afternoon that Joe Biden would no longer be seeking a second term in office, several elected officials on a federal level as well as the Republican nominee for President, Donald Trump, demanded that the Democrat resign from office. Soon after Biden’s letter announcing his withdrawal was released to the public, Republican […]

Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax Holiday offers both parents and students a significant discount on necessary school supplies for the upcoming academic school year. On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey reminded the state that the holiday begins this Friday and will run through Sunday. “Alabama families, it’s that time of year again! With the upcoming school […]

According to a recent report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association, international automakers accounted for $14.5 billion in economic impact for Alabama in 2024. Companies such as Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota have helped Alabama achieve the financial milestone. “International automakers have made the U.S. their home, with $14.5 […]

CNBC named Alabama as the most improved state for business in 2024, “led by a surging workforce.” The news source established its yearly rankings based on the net migration of college-educated workers, strength of workforce, infrastructure progress, education levels, and quality of life. Since last year, Alabama has improved in almost every category. In 2022, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined the Clay and Buck Show live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday. Among the topics, discussed was the recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump and the failure of the Secret Service to secure the rally site prior to Trump taking the stage. Since the shooting, […]

This week, Alabama native and Thorsby High School alum Tanner Jones was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Jones, who wrapped up his collegiate career at Texas A&M as a junior, was the third Aggie pitcher to be taken this year. By the end of the […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke with ABC News on Wednesday about the need to safeguard IVF treatments across the country. In the interview, Britt said that ensuring access to IVF is a top priority for both the GOP and President Donald Trump. “There is no stronger supporter of IVF than President Trump,” Britt declared. “Immediately, […]

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced its new Baldwin County state-of-the-art recovery treatment center is officially open. The facility is the company’s fourth. Local and state officials were on hand to mark the occasion. “Longleaf Recovery is really doing innovative and creative work in our state,” said Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kimberly Boswell. […]

After JD Vance was named President Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, the new Vice Presidential candidate from Ohio spoke to the crowd, delivering a message of hope. In his remarks, Vance went into detail about his formative years and also some of his personal experiences in life that […]

U.S. Senator Kate Britt was asked Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee what she expects to see in the upcoming vice presidential debate. “I am excited to watch him debate Kamala Harris because it will not even be a contest,” Britt told FOX News in an interview, “our next vice president of the […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visited with Donald Trump Jr. at a recent campaign fundraiser in Alabama. The conversation between the two centered on the economy and the prospect of a second term for his father, President Donald Trump. But it’s not just politics that Ainsworth and Don Jr. have in common. Both men are avid […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Wednesday morning that he has managed to secure more than $915,000 in federal funding for local fire departments in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional district, which includes Lee, Talladega, Calhoun and Russell Counties. Rogers (R-Saks) said the funding will help increase the level of safety for both first responders and the communities […]

For the eleventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UAB Hospital as the best in Alabama. With over 50 years of expertise, the medical institution has provided invaluable services to millions, from delivering babies to treating aggressive cancers – UAB has done it all. In 2023 alone, the hospital had nearly 2 […]

As of today, Jacksonville State University has officially broken ground on its new Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony marking the occasion was attended by state officials as well as the building’s namesake, country music legend Randy Owen. The Fort Payne native and JSU graduate is the founding member of Alabama, the […]

On Tuesday, Logan Glass, Alabama’s youngest delegate to the Republican National Convention taking place this week in Milwaukee, was handed the microphone by CBS News. He took the opportunity to promote the GOP nominee for President in 2024 — and give a shoutout to his mom and family back home in Alabama. Glass, at age […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt was interviewed by fellow Alabamian and CNN anchor, Kaitlan Collins, at the Republican National Convention Monday evening. Britt told Collins that the media’s inflammatory reporting divides Americans rather than uniting them. “To be honest, I really wish the media would do a little bit better job of covering when we do […]

As part of a national faith-based effort to help those in need, Alabama-based Church of the Highlands recently sent more than 22,000 volunteers out into their communities for Serve Day. While based in Birmingham, the church has 26 campuses all throughout the United States. This year, the service event engaged volunteers from 2,772 individual churches […]

U.S. Tommy Tuberville cast all of Alabama’s 50 delegates to President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tuberville was elected as the state’s delegation chairman by members of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee earlier this year. Flanked by fellow Alabamians, including U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and ALGOP Chairman […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth accused the radical left of a “jihadist-style attack” on traditional Christian values in a statement on Sunday. Ainsworth’s comments, inspired by a sermon at his church, followed the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. “Our pastor reminded us in his sermon this morning that our nation is facing a crisis of […]

An assassination attempt was carried out against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting is currently being investigated. Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s legislation protecting Americans’ access to quality poison control centers passed the U.S. Senate unanimously Thursday evening. The Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 specifically reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029. According to Tuberville (R-Auburn), the law will continue to provide lifesaving care to millions of families […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance has announced that Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth will be its guest speaker at the organization’s August luncheon. “Our Chamber gatherings focus on providing our business community with direct access to influential leaders from across the city. BBA’s luncheons provide a platform for Birmingham businesses to engage in conversations that matter, make […]

In big news for not only the Gulf Coast region but the entire state of Alabama and all those who traverse it, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $550 million investment in the much-anticipated I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. The new funding is being provided through the agency’s Bridge Investment Program. The […]

According to latest filings with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, accrued over $527,000 in campaign contributions since mid-April. The recorded totals place the political newcomer among the top ten non-incumbent GOP candidates running for U.S. Congress, Dobson’s campaign announced. “Considering the federal fundraising limits that are […]