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Just a day after announcing his intent to become Alabama’s next Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has already released a campaign advertisement heading into the 2026 race. During the minute-long video message, Tuberville touts his close ties to President Donald Trump and strong conservative record in Washington, D.C. “Here in Alabama, y’all know me […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board has announced that Birmingham-based construction company, Brasfield and Gorrie, has been selected to build the new ASHS campus in Demopolis. According to leadership within the organization, the general contractor is expected to have the new facilities and campus open by the fall of 2027. ASHS will be […]

According to a report from 1819 News, Alabama Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is considering a potential run for the U.S. Senate. His signal today follows Senator Tommy Tuberville’s announcement yesterday that he would not be running for re-election to the seat, opting instead to run for Governor of Alabama. Moore says his staunch conservative record […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is praising Alabama lawmakers following the conclusion of the latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, Ainsworth applauded the body for passing a package of pro-military bills that will benefit service members, veterans, and their families for years to come. According to Ainsworth, the legislation helps meet part […]

Mayor Ralph Hellmich of Foley announced late last week that he is seeking another term as head of the city’s municipal government. A lifelong resident of the south Alabama town, Hellmich began serving on Foley’s city council in 2004 and eventually became its mayor in 2020. Prior to his time leading the city, Hellmich spent […]

In an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Fetterman (R-PA) are reintroducing legislation to help protect Americans from the harmful effects of social media. The Stop the Scroll Act, first introduced in September of 2024, would ensure that warning labels are placed on social media platforms explaining the negative […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing to push for solutions to a problem affecting rural communities across the country. In a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Britt spoke to a panel of experts regarding the continuing closures of rural pharmacies, particularly in Alabama. The lawmaker began her remarks by drawing attention to the high number […]

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by a pro-Palestinian assailant Wednesday evening while leaving an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were set to be engaged. Hours after the homicides, law enforcement arrested Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago. Upon Rodriguez being identified as […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) are defending Democratic Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) against anonymous attacks coming from within his own party. The duo of Republicans have specifically called out those who have taken cheap shots at Fetterman’s mental health. Britt posted on social media recently, strongly backing the Pennsylvania politician. “It’s […]

Attorney and small business owner Jarred “Jay” Welborn announced his candidacy for District Court Judge, Place 3, in Shelby County on Wednesday.  The newly created judgeship was established by the Alabama Legislature during the 2024  session to address rising caseloads and population growth in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. “I believe Shelby County deserves […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) will launch his re-election campaign at events in Etowah and Cherokee Counties next week. Since his election in 2018, Jones says he has built a legislative record that reflects his commitment to conservative principles and the needs of his constituents in District 10. Jones is the Chair of the Veterans […]

President Donald Trump has announced the projected price tag and timeline of completion for the  ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. According to a report from Politico, the commander in chief has set aside $175 billion for the system, with $25 billion of that sum included in his new ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Trump expects the Golden […]

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Ainsworth not running in '26

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will not be running in the 2026 governor’s race. In a statement posted on social media Wednesday morning, the lawmaker explained his decision. “After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I will not be a candidate for governor during the 2026 election […]

Secretary of the U.S. Army Dan Driscoll, joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt during a recent tour of Redstone Arsenal to display the base’s Army-related facilities and capabilities. While at Redstone, Driscoll and Britt visited the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO Missiles […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan joined WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” recently to discuss legislation signed by Governor Kay Ivey banning and regulating certain sales of hemp products within Alabama. The bill, pushed in both the Senate and House, encountered significant opposition from those who thought it was either too strict or those who thought it […]

A federal judge has ordered prominent Alabama prison defense attorney William Lunsford and several of his colleagues at Butler Snow LLP to appear in court and explain why they should not face sanctions for filing a legal motion that included allegedly fabricated case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued the order after attorneys representing […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke with Sean Duffy, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, during an appropriations hearing in Washington on Thursday. The two discussed several issues, including the potential widening of I-65, an 887-mile stretch of highway running from Kentucky through Alabama to the Gulf Coast. The Senator told Duffy that the […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore says he’s fighting to ensure the U.S. military is well-prepared and trained for any future global conflicts. In doing so, the Congressman from Enterprise believes it will be necessary to codify President Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. https://x.com/RepBarryMoore/status/1922685404261576706 On Wednesday, Moore and several Republican colleagues in […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt discussed the need to improve public health systems and the overall well-being of Americans with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at a committee hearing on Wednesday. The Congressman noted that a massive amount of funding is poured into health care nationally. “Despite […]

According to an annual report released by the Mobile Police Department, crime throughout the Port City has shown a significant decrease over the past year. The drop, according to department leadership, has been made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of officers across each district. RELATED: Mobile Police Department reports reduced crime in annual report […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has selected Auburn resident and U.S. Navy Captain Doug Esposito to be his office’s May veteran of the month. The former pilot, who served 30 years in the military, has devoted his life to helping fellow veterans find academic assistance and, if needed, everyday necessities. Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes that Esposito is […]

Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer that will undo the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Congressman joined the President for a signing ceremony in the Oval Office late last week. “I am honored to witness President Trump sign my […]

As one of only two Republican mothers in the U.S. Senate with school-age children, Alabama’s Katie Britt is in a unique position to discuss the process of balancing a legislative career in Washington with a personal home life in Montgomery. On Saturday, during a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Britt spoke about her professional […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined the fight against a controversial piece of legislation that promotes a radical climate agenda at the cost of American businesses. The state’s top law enforcement officer recently made the call to join 24 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against  Vermont officials in relation to the state’s recently […]