Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 9
As phone scams across the state continue to rise and become more sophisticated, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making sure that the public is aware of the need to practice caution when taking phone calls from unfamiliar numbers. According to Marshall, the scammers victimizing Alabama residents are preying on “fear and urgency.” “If you […]
During a call with reporters on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about the recent controversy surrounding leaked Signal messages from a group of government officials who were discussing Yemen-related topics. Tuberville (R-Auburn) acknowledged the error but said that there are far more important issues to focus on in America today. “Up here and in […]
President Donald Trump has nominated Mountain Brook resident and prominent Alabama urologist to be the next Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Should he be confirmed, Dr. Brian Christine will be responsible for developing a variety of policy recommendations relating to national public health issues under Secretary […]
Regions Bank has once again been recognized for its thriving culture of strong employee engagement. The Birmingham-based bank was recently named as the recipient of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. The accolade, bestowed since 2007 by the multinational analytics company, has been given to some of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. […]
According to Fox News, Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it continues to grapple with growing concerns from its customers about the security of their submitted data. The San Francisco-based corporation, once valued at $6 billion, has reportedly been weakened through financial decline and workforce reductions. With customers across the […]
Board Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC) has issued his full support of recent legislation from U.S. Senator Katie Britt that would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. The bill, the Fair and Open Competition Act, would provide more opportunities to bid […]
Huntsville on forefront of countering Chinese national security threats, Congressional officials say
Auburn University’s Applied Research Center in Huntsville recently hosted a roundtable discussion featuring top defense industry leaders and members of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The goal of the event, according to officials, was to address the serious need to grow production capacity, scale innovation, and secure supply chains within […]
Formally adopted by the U.S. Army in March of 1911, the Colt 1911 is arguably one of the most storied firearms ever carried by American service personnel. In recent years, thousands of the sought-after pistols were held in surplus storage due to the Biden Administration’s suspension of a federal program that allowed for the sale […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently signed on to a letter with several other state AGs from across the country calling for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to prioritize revitalizing America’s coal industry and follow President Donald Trump’s energy agenda. The officials believe that strengthening the coal industry across the country could play a major role […]
Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama’s most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation, the Alabama Farmers Federation proudly reported today. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also […]
The University of Alabama’s 29th President, Dr. Stuart Bell, is set to retire in July after ten years of leading the Capstone. Under Bell’s direction, the school experienced significant progress and growth in multiple areas including academics, athletics, and student life. On Tuesday, Kyle South, President and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce […]
During a visit to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked by members of the press about the potential possibility of a run for governor in 2026. “As I tell people, I’m either going to be a senator, I’m going to work for President Trump, I could possibly be governor, or […]
In an effort to protect American beekeepers and honey producers, Senator Tommy Tuberville recently introduced legislation that would shield domestic operations from much of the financial harm caused by counterfeit foreign honey imports. The Honey Integrity Act, according to Tuberville, would help keepers and producers in the United States by instructing the FDA to create […]
The Poarch Creek Indians have announced that the tribe’s federal government contracting enterprise, PCI Federal, has opened a new National Capital Region office in Reston, Virginia. The new location will increase the tribe’s ability to provide services defined by innovation and collaboration that support the federal government, including the Department of Defense. The opening of […]
President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he has selected several notable names to serve on the U.S Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors. Among the prestigious group, is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who already has experience in matters of military oversight. Trump posted the appointments on his social media platform, Truth Social. “Our Great United […]
A report from the Alabama Policy Institute released Monday showed that more than 200 employees at the Alabama Department of Education have an annual salary exceeding $100,000. The high level of pay stands in stark contrast to the average Alabamian, who typically makes less than half that sum yearly. In the analysis, the Institute’s President […]
During a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal”, Attorney General Steve Marshall offered high praise for the Metro Crime Suppression Unit currently operating in Montgomery. The state’s top law enforcement officer, however, cautioned that the team’s achievements may be hard to replicate in other Alabama cities, particularly Birmingham. RELATED: ‘Results speak for themselves’: Montgomery […]
Two overlapping lawsuits pending against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen have officially been dismissed. The legal actions, filed on behalf of several liberal organizations/private plaintiffs and the Biden Department of Justice, came after Allen ordered the removal of 3,000 non-citizens from Alabama’s voter rolls just before the 2024 Presidential Election. Prior to the purge, […]
A well-known Montgomery business owner was violently assaulted, bound, and robbed at gunpoint last week. According to WAKA 8, Jim Massey III was at his business, Jim Massey’s Cleaners, when the incident happened. Massey recounted that he heard a loud crash while in his office and stepped out into the hallway to see what caused […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to support school choice and religious liberty across the country. On Friday, Alabama’s top law enforcement officer announced that he has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to address a pair of cases from Oklahoma that will decide if states that make funds available to […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to ensure that domestic beekeepers and honey producers are not financially harmed by counterfeit foreign honey imports. On Thursday, with that goal in mind, the Alabama Republican introduced legislation that he believes could help give those affected by foreign products a fighting chance to stay in business. The Honey […]
Law enforcement authorities with various federal agencies have been working together to track down and arrest illegal aliens across the southern portion of the state, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in Mobile announced today. As of February 4, agents have arrested a combined 137 individuals through various operations in places like southern Baldwin […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is maintaining his push to improve the U.S. Postal Service with the recent reintroduction of legislation designed to increase the efficiency and reliability of the government agency. Aderholt is currently focused on improving the delivery of periodicals and newspapers throughout the United States, and he believes that his Deliver for Democracy […]
The U.S. Department of Education laid off more than 1,300 staffers on Tuesday, representing nearly half of the agency’s workforce. The cuts are part of President Donald Trump’s plan to fully shutter the department that has, for the past four years, been at the center of seemingly endless cultural conflicts. The President’s decision to close […]

