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Rogers changes course on Steering Committee

Mike Rogers of Saks, Alabama, a 20 year Congressional representative for the state, on Monday morning stated that he would be stepping down later this week from his position on the House Steering Committee.

Rogers 'lost temper,' apologizes to Gaetz

Friday night on the House floor, Representative Mike Rogers lunged at Representative Matt Gaetz after a days long voting process for Speaker of the House.

Maynard Cooper & Gale merger creates national firm

Two major law firms located in the southern U.S. will now join together in order to form a practice that will be located on the east and west coast and that will also employ more than 550 attorneys.

Honore to speak at 'Realizing the Dream' banquet

The 2023 Realizing the Dream theme and activities are approaching. They will take place in Tuscaloosa, beginning next week.

State unemployment insurance tax is cut 54%

Recently, the DOL announced that most employers in Alabama will receive a 54% tax cut in their 2023 unemployment insurance taxes and the state has dropped into the lowest tax rate schedule.

Mountain Brook's Sargent accepts Masters invite

Vanderbilt standout golfer Gordon Sargent will be playing in the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia on April 6th-9th at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Last week, 24 towns in the state of Alabama, which had been classified as urban areas transitioned to being labeled as rural areas.

No permit needed for concealed carry in Alabama

As of Sunday, Alabamians can now carry a concealed firearm without a permit. The act is being referred to throughout the state as the “constitutional carry” bill.

Stidham sets Raiders' record in first NFL start

Jarret Stidham, former quarterback for the Auburn Tigers, started in a game for the first time ever in his professional career on New Year's Day.

November landfill fire still burning

A fire that has been burning for over a month above and beneath a landfill close to Moody, Alabama has caused a State of Emergency declaration to be issued by the St. Clair County Commission.

Britt humbled, grateful to be a senator

Senator Katie Britt was sworn in on the Senate floor in Washington yesterday. Around 500 Alabamians traveled to the city to celebrate the occasion.

Alabama's Republican delegation backs McCarthy

The process of electing a new Speaker of the House for the US House of Representatives unfolded today in Washington.

Britt takes oath, won't be 'outworked'

Katie Britt, Alabama’s Junior Senator, was sworn into office on Tuesday in Washington D.C. on the Senate floor.

Birmingham has highest homicide count since 1933

Birmingham, already the murder capital of Alabama, has joined a list of cities throughout the U.S. that have the highest murder rate per capita.

Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has already set itself apart by having a pizza that was recently crowned the “Best Traditional Pizza in the World.” Valentina’s, however, has recently created a stir for another reason.

Continental Carbon plant closing in Phenix City

An Alabama Carbon black manufacturing plant located in Phenix City, Alabama will close on December 31st.

A Blount County Circuit Judge was suspended recently for an alleged violation of judicial ethics.

Freeze completes hiring of coaching staff

Hugh Freeze, Auburn’s new head football coach, has finished assembling his new coaching staff.

Tuberville has second bill signed into law

Yesterday, Senator Tuberville continued his work to help aid military families.

Tide OC O'Brien may return to NFL

It looks as if Bill O’Brien’s time with Crimson Tide may be at an end. The veteran offensive coordinator could possibly be returning to the NFL and to his former team, the New England Patriots.

Mac Jones fined for 'dirty play'

Mac Jones is being disciplined by the NFL for what is being deemed a “dirty play.” This is the second time this month Jones, the former Alabama standout, has been fined by the league.

Statehouse floods due to ruptured pipes

The Alabama state house flooded over the weekend. Pipes in the building’s heating unit coil burst due to record, sub freezing temperatures in Montgomery.

'A Christmas Story' has an Alabama connection

A Christmas Story, one of the most popular Christmas movies ever, has an Alabama connection.

Christmas miracle: Homeless man saved from crushing

Authorities in Huntsville, Alabama say that a homeless man could have been crushed to death after being thrown into the back of a garbage truck on Monday.