U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is rolling out a new campaign advertisement that features former President Donald Trump narrating a glowing endorsement of the incumbent congressman. “My friends, Congressman Gary Palmer has taken care of the people that he represents about as well as anyone can,” Trump said. “Gary is an America first conservative who […]

Children’s of Alabama, one of the state’s premier pediatric hospitals, received a $233,000 donation from a student-led organization at the University of Alabama. UA Miracle, the largest student-led philanthropic organization on campus, revealed the news at an annual event last week. “We are so excited to end our 13th year with BAMAthon where we celebrate […]

A new statue dedicated to civil rights legend Rosa Parks has been unveiled by the Equal Justice Initiative in downtown Montgomery. The organization held a ceremony last week in the newl- constructed Legacy Plaza to mark the occasion. “This Black History month, on Valentine’s Day, there are many of us who want to express our […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has enlisted support from state attorneys general across 22 states in filing a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court that supported former President Donald Trump’s request to place a stay on his trial proceedings until the court can first rule on his claim of presidential immunity. Currently, Special Counsel Jack […]

Broad Metro, a commercial real estate development company, announced major progress on its Stadium Trace development project in Hoover. The company said Thursday that it is set to begin Phase 2 of the project pending the approval of a Letter of Intent filed by Broad Metro with the Hoover City Council. “We are committed to […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of new grant funding to three Alabama airports. The grants are part of a larger federal funding package that will aid 114 airports spread out over 44 states and three territories. The airports in Alabama that have received the funding are Huntsville International, H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport […]

AutoZone President and CEO Bill Rhodes has been appointed to serve on the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Rhodes’ term on the Regions boards will begin March 1, 2024. Bill Rhodes has more than 20 years of experience in business leadership. Prior to being named as AutoZone’s CEO, Rhodes served in […]

In big news for his campaign to become the next Chief Justice of Alabama, Bryan Taylor today announced that Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s first National Security Advisor, and Veterans for Trump, a political organization funded by the Save America PAC., have both endorsed him. “I wholeheartedly endorse Bryan Taylor for Chief Justice of the […]

At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Barry Moore spoke up in support of Alabama’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. He conveyed to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack that keeping American agricultural policy up to date is of great personal importance to him. “Farm programs and safety net programs are important to Alabama agriculture,” […]

Sen. Katie Britt has brought forward legislation in the Senate aimed at protecting cadets who report sexual harassment and assault at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. “Protecting survivors of sexual assault and ensuring that all cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have a safe environment to learn and train is of the utmost importance,” […]

Gov. Kay Ivey appears to have chosen her side in the gaming debate currently embroiling the state legislature. Ivey took to X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday to tell the state she wants voters “to have a say on gaming” in Alabama. Alabamians want to have a say on gaming, and I think they should have that […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville called for negotiation and diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine during an interview with Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow. “We need to get this over with for the American people, and for the Ukrainians and the Russians,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “This needs to be over, but nobody wants to talk about it.” […]

A proposed bill to change the governing structure of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is making its way through the Alabama Senate. On Tuesday, the bill introduced by State Sen. Chris Elliot cleared the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee. The bill specifies that all current individuals on the Department’s board would be […]

A University of Montevallo alum recently made history after becoming the first ever African-American to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Willie Phillips was named acting chairman of the organization in early January by President  Biden. As of this week, however, the word acting has officially been dropped from his title and he is now […]

The University of Alabama received some major academic recognition recently – and it was a first for the Capstone. The school has been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students and a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. The double designation places UA in a select group of 12 other schools. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama’s economy is continuing to shatter records. Two weeks ago, the Governor reported that the Port of Mobile generated $98 billion in annual economic impact for the state. On Monday, she rolled out data that shows the even bigger picture. According to the Governor and the Alabama Department of Commerce, […]

One of Alabama’s most well-known outdoor enthusiasts passed away early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. James “Big Daddy” Lawler of Wilcox County was well known for his Gettin’ Outdoors with BDL podcast and radio show as well as his lifelong efforts to promote the Alabama Black Belt Region’s outdoor recreational opportunities. The Wilcox […]

Citing the city’s “exceptional enthusiasm” and “unwavering motivation,” a feasibility study supports Demopolis to be the home of a Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The study by Tripp Umbach, a firm that has completed more than 100 feasibility studies globally for both medical and health science programs, was sanctioned by the Legislature and named Demopolis […]

Associate Justice Sarah Stewart, GOP candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, picked up another round of endorsements today from a group of conservative sheriffs and law enforcement leaders from throughout the state. One of those leaders, Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego, said he hopes the endorsements will show the public that Stewart […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined Larry Kudlow on FOX Business late last week following a report issued by the U.S. Justice Department that labeled President Biden’s memory as “hazy,” “fuzzy, “faulty,” and “poor.” It also noted that Biden couldn’t remember when he was Vice President or when his eldest son, Beau died. In an attempt […]

Brookwood Sports Complex, created in 1981, will be receiving some upgrades thanks to a recent grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to the City of Brookwood. The renovations include connecting neighborhood sidewalks with the sidewalks at the sports complex, paving the two parking lots, adding lighting to both parking lots, and repaving […]

Senator Katie Britt recently signed onto new legislation she believes is imperative to establishing U.S. energy independence and security in both the present and going into the future. The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act is promoted as a solution to take politics out of the export of American liquefied natural gas by doing away with […]

A new bill that would remove State Treasurer Young Boozer from the process of administering loans worth millions to Birmingham Southern College has been brought forward in the Alabama Legislature for consideration in the 2024 state legislative session which began last week. Last year, lawmakers in both the Alabama House and Senate backed legislation approving […]

Alabama school districts are permitted to enforce student cell phone policies, following a unanimous vote of the State Board of Education. “It is still a local board decision, so local boards might consider it and say ‘no, we are going to let students have their cell phones,’ but that will be a local board decision,” […]