Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch has announced his support for Republican Doug Harwell in the upcoming state Senate District 34 race. Burch believes Harwell will be a friend and ally to law enforcement. “I proudly endorse Doug Harwell for Alabama Senate District 34,” said Burch. “Doug is a successful businessman who brings common sense […]

During a House appropriations committee hearing on Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt continued to advocate for U.S. Space Command’s permanent relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The command, currently headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, has for years been the subject of intense political confrontation between elected officials from the two states. RELATED: President […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is commending the Alabama Legislature for passing HB307 by State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody) and State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) to help authorities across the state more efficiently and effectively process the ever-increasing backlog of violent crime cases across jurisdictions. Under current state law, the Alabama Supreme Court has […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will now offer illegal immigrants a $1,000 travel stipend and free commercial flights if they self-deport from the United States. The decision is expected to reduce current deportation costs on American taxpayers by as much as 70%. With the now-added incentive to self-deport, lawmakers are hoping those in the […]

U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) introduced legislation to protect veteran-owned small businesses across the country in October 2024. The bill, which didn’t receive a vote at the time, would have amended the Small Business Act to allow for the children of recently deceased service-disabled Veterans to temporarily take over their small […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is praising President Donald Trump for delivering several economic wins in the first 100 days of his presidency. Leadership within the agency believes that the commander-in-chief is helping to grow and expand small businesses across the country with many of his newly implemented economic policies. According to the SBA, Trump […]

This week, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security approved its portion of a $69 billion budget reconciliation package for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s border security mission. The section approved by the body provides funding for an effective border wall system and technology to help detect deadly illicit drugs. Additionally, it allows for […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a resounding success. The congressman from Huntsville is particularly pleased with the improvements being observed in his home district and throughout all of North Alabama, thanks to the efforts of the new commander-in-chief. “President Trump hit the ground running and […]

The Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed in June 2023 against cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, accusing the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to customers in Alabama. According to the commission’s director, Amanda Senn, the ASC recognized that litigation on the matter would be both costly and ultimately unnecessary. “By […]

According to Fox News, the Trump Administration has eased tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts. White House officials have said that the current 25% tariff on imported cars will remain in place, but tariffs on items such as steel and aluminum will not be combined with the 25% auto tariff. “Domestic auto manufacturers that […]

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at making America’s roadways safer and more secure. The order, released on Monday, will now require the nation’s truck drivers to pass English literacy tests prior to earning their commercial driver’s license. The White House believes the order is necessary to mitigate the rise in traffic-related […]

A new study led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will help researchers better understand the role genetics and lifestyle play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Huntsville-based institute is conducting the pilot study in partnership with Phenome Health and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the hopes of […]

An energy corporation with a major Alabama footprint has announced a change in its top leadership. Spire Inc. said Friday that Scott Doyle, a company veteran, has been selected as its next president, chief executive officer, and new Board of Directors member. Doyle was previously Spire’s executive vice president and chief operating officer prior to […]

Governor Kay Ivey is asking Alabamians to hold their pets “extra close” after the recent passing of her beloved dog, Missy. The blended collie mix, known to be inseparable from the Governor, was adopted by Ivey in January 2019 from the Montgomery Humane Shelter. Missy was around ten years old. In a statement released Friday, […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Board of Trustees convened in the state capital this week, setting the stage for significant advancements in STEM education across Alabama. During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, introducing bold initiatives aimed at elevating the school’s influence to a global scale. According […]

Alabama Construction News was recently honored with an Azbee Award of Excellence for its work in business-to-business media. ACN, the only statewide construction trade publication in Alabama, is the sole 2025 recipient of the award hailing from the Yellowhammer State. According to the organization, the highly competitive Azbees “highlight editorial, online, and design excellence within […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is more than capable of accommodating the base’s projected high level of growth. On Thursday, the Congressman joined The Dale Jackson Show to discuss the installation’s expected progress and the changes taking place inside the FBI, including the relocation of several thousand agents to Huntsville. “We have […]

The U.S. military discharged thousands of service members across the nation for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The mass terminations, carried out at the direction of the Biden Administration, began in August of 2021. Since that time, there have been growing calls from many to reinstate those unfairly discharged. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]

Since arriving on Capitol Hill in January 2023, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has dedicated much of his time to fighting the ever-expanding influence and reach of the Chinese Communist Party. In his latest effort, the Congressman from Alabama’s Fifth District has reintroduced a bill appropriately entitled the SHIELD( Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to […]

President Donald Trump will return to the Yellowhammer State in a little over a week to deliver the spring commencement address at the University of Alabama.  It will be the commander-in-chief’s third time on the Tuscaloosa campus, and while many in the state appreciate the historic significance of the upcoming speech — some liberals are […]

North Alabama’s significant manufacturing capabilities are about to surge once again thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment from Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace. According to Congressman Dale Strong, GE Aerospace is investing $22 million in the Huntsville area with the purchase of several new machines. The company says the technology is needed to increase its production of materials […]

In a move to protect local libraries across the state, the Alabama Senate recently approved a provision in the FY 2026 education budget that would ensure Alabama’s library grants remain funded even if federal support is withdrawn. The decision from the chamber follows increased speculation that federal museum and library grants may soon be terminated […]

Greenville native and former Alabama legislator, George McMillan, has passed away at the age of 81. McMillan, known for his swift rise in state politics and impressive work ethic, was elected in 1973 to the Alabama House of Representatives on behalf of Jefferson County. The following year, he was elected to the State Senate, and […]

The Yellowhammer State’s lineworkers were celebrated Thursday by the Energy Institute of Alabama as part of Linemen Appreciation Day. The occasion, hosted at Whitewater Montgomery, was attended by several EIA member companies, including Alabama Power Company, Alabama Rural Electric Authority, Energy Southeast, Electric Cities of Alabama, PowerSouth Energy and Tennessee Valley Authority. Multiple state officials […]