Attorney General Steve Marshall praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday upholding South Carolina’s congressional redistricting plan against a constitutional challenge. Last year, a federal court held that the South Carolina Legislature racially gerrymandered the district lines on its 2021 congressional map. In 2023, Alabama faced a legal battle over its own reapportionment plan, which […]

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport and Southwest Airlines will be offering nonstop flights from the Magic City to Nashville and Phoenix. The change comes at a time when the low cost carrier is reportedly testing the market to decide on additional flight destinations. “This is an opportunity to show Southwest that this community can and will support additional […]

There will be a showdown in Birmingham this weekend — salsa style. The annual Salsa Showdown is set for Saturday and will be hosted by Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. The competition, now in its 13th year, features some of the top salsa, guac, queso, and specialty dips in the city. The Showdown is […]

The National Defense Authorization Act was approved by the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 57-1, U.S Rep. Dale Strong announced Thursday. “Defending our national security is one of my top priorities as North Alabama’s representative,” said Strong (R-Monrovia), a member of the committee. “It’s undeniable that this great nation faces unprecedented threats […]

As Memorial Day approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced the state is taking part in National Safe Boating Week to promote responsible and cautious behavior during the unofficial start of the summer boating season. The organization also elaborated on two new pieces of legislation that will help promote boater safety in the state. “The […]

Huntingdon College announced their Montgomery-based institution will have a new President for the first time in 21 years. The school named Dr. Anthony Leigh to the role effective July 1, 2024. Leigh is currently the Senior Vice President for Student and Institutional Development and Dean of Students at the college. Huntingdon Board of Trustees Chairman […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday hailed the passage of a disapproval resolution filed under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution, which passed the upper chamber by a vote of 50-45, challenged a recently implemented rule from the Biden Administration and the US Department of Energy that some believe could impose a major financial burden on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a 20-state amicus brief in an effort to shield Amish communities in rural New York from state-sponsored backlash for exercising their religious freedoms. The legal action holds New York accountable for leveling “massive penalties” on Amish only private schools in rural New York in response to parents of […]

A rising senior at an Alabama high school has been crowned the winner of a prestigious national songwriting competition. The National Endowment for the Arts announced Tuesday, that Sydney Gray of Fairhope High School, has been named to receive the top honor. As part of her award, Gray will now receive a $2,500 scholarship and […]

The arrest numbers from the annual Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama show that police were busy during the three-day music festival. According to data published by WKRG 5, there were 94 total arrests at the event this year, down from last year’s figure of 107. The vast majority of arrests at this years event […]

According to the April 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Tuesday by the Alabama Association of Realtors, the state’s housing market has steadily improved in recent months, creating the most favorable conditions buyers have seen in recent years. “While it appears that lending rates will remain elevated, buyers have more affordable options in today’s housing market,” […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin appeared Sunday on MSNBC to discuss gun violence with Reverend Al Sharpton. During the interview, Sharpton asked Woodfin about former President Trump’s comments at an annual National Rifle Association event and a recent series of shootings in Birmingham that took place over the span of 72 hours that left two children […]

Two Republican U.S. Senators, Katie Britt and Ted Cruz, introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding in vitro fertilization (IVF) following a Alabama Supreme Court decision earlier this year that declared fertilized embryos as children under state law. After the ruling, Alabama state legislators and Governor Kay Ivey passed a measure during the 2024 session to shield […]

As National Police Week winds down, a bill introduced by Sen. Katie Britt would ensure female officers in the Department of Homeland Security would have properly fitted equipment. Britt (R-Montgomery) co-introduced the bi-partisan DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act. The legislation would ensure that female officers are equipped with next generation body armor specifically made […]

Legislation that will profoundly reshape early childhood education in the state was signed into law Wednesday. The First Grade Readiness bill establishes a readiness assessment for first-graders who did not attend kindergarten and, if necessary, provides them with educational intervention. “The First Grade Readiness Bill is a strategic and thoughtful approach to early education in […]

Alabama’s elected officials honored law enforcement across the state and country on Wednesday. On the federal level, Alabama’s two U.S. Senators and Republican Congressional representatives thanked police for risking their lives everyday to serve their communities. U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) not only helped to introduce a resolution establishing May 8-18 […]

On Monday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter surveyed the extensive damage caused by a recent EF-3 tornado that touched down in parts of both Dekalb and Jackson Counties. The two storm systems reportedly destroyed several homes. After the severe weather, approximately 5,800 people were reportedly without power. No fatalities were reported, but damage […]

In February, State Representative Matt Simpson introduced legislation that if passed would’ve replaced the current Alabama ethics code guiding state legislators with one that establishes higher penalties for violations. HB227 passed the House by a vote of 79-9, but did not come to a scheduled vote in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee on the final […]

The State of Alabama was part of a recent 50-state lawsuit against several major telephone carriers accused of deceptive and misleading advertising. According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall the settlement from the lawsuit totaled $10.25 million. Alabama’s portion of the settlement will go towards attorneys’ fees and costs as part of the nationwide jurisdiction […]

After much excitement and anticipation on her part, Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation officially creating the Alabama School of Healthcare and Sciences. The new residential high school will be located in Demopolis and is set to open in the fall of 2026. At a bill signing ceremony on Tuesday, Ivey spoke about the importance […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was in New York City today to show his support for President Donald Trump amid the left’s latest push, in the form of a criminal trial, to disqualify the former president from holding office again. “Thirty years I have been a prosecutor and cared desperately about what goes on in […]

Governor Kay Ivey was in the Rocket City on Monday afternoon for a sold-out state luncheon hosted by Huntsville/Madison County Chamber before a crowd of over 1,000. In her remarks, Ivey immediately spoke about automotive manufacturing and its importance to the state. “When we think about what drives our success as a state, an industry […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter appeared on Capitol Journal late last week to rehash the 2024 legislative session. Among several topics, the Speaker spoke in detail about the push for legal gambling made by House lawmakers that came up one vote short in the Alabama Senate. “Well, there was a lot of conversation,” […]

If you’re looking for a free day of fishing in Alabama, the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has some news that might interest you. The agency has recently announced that it has designated June 8 as this year’s Free Fishing Day in Alabama. During the day, most public waters, including both freshwater […]