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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 from Alabama offered their reactions to the President's albeit sudden decision.

This year's 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

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.

According to CNBC, Alabama is now America's Most Improved State for Business. 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.

Senator Tommy Tuberville joined the Clay and Buck Show live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday. Among the topics, discussed

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,

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.

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced that its new Baldwin County state of the art recovery treatment center is officially open. The facility is the company's fourth.Various officials were on hand to mark the occasion.

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

Senator Kate Britt was asked Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee what she expects to see in the upcoming vice presidential debate. Britt while polite, was also blunt in her assessment.

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth got the opportunity to speak with Donald Trump Jr. at a recent campaign event hosted in Mountain Brook. The conversation between the two centered on the state of the economy and the possibility of a second term for President Donald Trump.

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 third district. Rogers hopes that the funding will help to increase the level of safety for both first responders and the communities they serve.

For the eleventh consecutive year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UAB Hospital as Alabama's best in the state. With over 50 years of expertise, the medical institution has provided invaluable services to millions from delivering babies to treating aggressive cancers.

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.

On Tuesday, Alabama's youngest delegate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Logan Glass, got a chance on live TV to give a "shoutout" to his mother and family back home in the Yellowhammer State.

Senator Katie Britt was interviewed by fellow Alabamian and CNN anchor, Kaitlin Collins, at the Republican National Convention Monday evening. One of the topics discussed between the two was the media's often inflammatory reporting that divides Americans rather than uniting them.

As part of a national effort to help those in need, Birmingham's Church of the Highlands recently sent more than 22,000 volunteers out into their communities for Serve Day. The mega-church currently has 26 campuses scattered throughout the U.S.

Senator Tommy Tuberville announced that he will be casting all of Alabama's 50 delegates to President Donald Trump today at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth accused the radical left of a "jihadist-style attack" on traditional Christian values in a statement posted to social media on Sunday.

An assassination attempt was carried out against President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 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.

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 Re-authorization Act of 2024 specifically reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers Network program through 2029.

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."

In big news for not only the Gulf Coast region but the entire state of Alabama, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a $550 million investment in the much anticipated I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.

According to her most recent filing with the Federal Elections Commission, Republican nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, has raked in over $527,000 in campaign contributions since mid-April.