7. Derek Chauvin’s attorney wants a new trial in George Floyd’s murder When former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter, society was told that justice was served in a fair and impartial way. Some leaders argued the guilty verdict wasn’t justice, but it turns […]

7. No, Republicans will not draw another majority-minority U.S. House district for Democrats The Montgomery Advertiser’s Brian Lyman wrote a strange piece about Alabama retaining all seven of its U.S. House seats. His article assumes that the Republican super-majority legislature will draw one of the six Republican U.S. House seats into a Democrats seat. There […]

The news that Alabama would keep all seven U.S. House seats was great news for the state, unless you are in the media covering Alabama politics or in the Alabama Democratic Party. The Montgomery Advertiser’s Brian Lyman, the guy with the most accurate last name in journalism, is trying his best to make an argument […]

7. Caitlyn Jenner has to be transphobic Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner has announced that he will be running for governor of California, and now he’s come out against transgender girls playing in girls’ sports.  Jenner, who is transgender, said, “It just isn’t fair. And we have to protect girls’ sports […]

During the never-ending protests, riots and chaos of the previous few years, Alabama has been generally quiet on that front. There are probably a couple of reasons for that. Our history and growing pains on this issue are well-known. The success of activists to remove some Confederate monuments and the lack of a George Floyd-like […]

7. The Auburn coaching family has some thoughts on politics  Former Auburn head football coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) was asked by TMZ about athletes and their political opinions, and he said doesn’t want to hear them. Tuberville stated, “Nobody’s looking for an outspoken person,” adding, “[w]e’re too divided as it is.” […]

7. Alabama bill would make daylight savings time permanent The Alabama House Economics Development and Tourism Committee has approved a bill that would make daylight savings time in Alabama permanent, but ultimately Congress has the final say even if Governor Kay Ivey signs the bill.  There are 15 states that have already passed similar legislation, […]

7. Some in Alabama will be paid to get vaccinated Yesterday, West Virginia said the state will give young people $100 savings bonds to get vaccinated, and some private businesses are following suit. The Brass Tap in Huntsville has told their employees that they’ll receive a $100 Visa card if they get the coronavirus vaccine. […]

7. Fundraising reports for U.S. Senate race are in With still a long way to go in the 2022 U.S. Senate race, there are currently only two candidates: U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard.  The campaign finance disclosures have been filed by both campaigns with the FEC. Brooks […]

Every time Alabama, or some other state deemed unacceptable, suggests that it might pass a bill that the media and their Democrats do not find acceptable, we hear the exact same argument: “If you pass this bill, your state will suffer economically.” Immigration reform? Yep. Transgender bathroom bill? Yep. Elimination of marriage licenses? Yep. Religious […]

7. Alabama lacking in communication capabilities but Space Command coming still the right move While there are many advantages to moving U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Space Command’s General James Dickinson said that there would have to be a communication network and other installations built, which would be expensive, if the headquarters were moved. […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Was Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict about this case or this country? — Will Alabama’s gambling bill see a lot of changes as it is debated in the Alabama House of Representatives? — Why are Democrats […]

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris seems to be awfully dismissive of the good people of the great state of Alabama for very little reason. Harris oversees what the American media reminds us is one of the worst vaccine rollouts in the nation. While speaking at the Medical Association of Alabama’s (MASA) annual meeting, […]

7. Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council issues silly report A report that took 10 months to put together found that the Huntsville Police Department engaged in “unprofessional” behavior and addressed other complaints about the protests that took place on June 1 and June 3 last summer. The 248-page report suggests more training for the police […]

7. Alabama working to make sure visitors are still allowed at care facilities Legislation sponsored by State Representative Debbie Wood (R-Valley) and carried by State Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) that would require health care facilities to always allow at least one visitor for a patient or nursing home resident has passed the Alabama State Senate. […]

7. Biden supports making Washington, D.C. a state President Joe Biden’s White House has come out in support of making Washington, D.C. the 51st state and said that Congress needs to pass legislation to make the area a state for “long overdue full representation.” The U.S. House of Representatives has started a set of votes […]

For anyone following the gambling conversation in the state of Alabama, you will find that we are closer to getting some form of a comprehensive gaming bill in this state than we have ever been. It all started with the lottery, but that bill was swapped out for another bill that includes casino gaming and […]

7. Biden’s words are not the policy of the Biden White House President Joe Biden recently said there was an immigration-related “crisis,” which would lead many to believe he was referring to the situation at the southern border as there are a record number of migrants flooding the area.  White House press secretary Jen Psaki […]

7. Ledbetter wants to make building schools easier Legislation sponsored by State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) would change how schools and community college construction projects are regulated, allowing the schools to have control over the project as long as the cost is at or below $500,000. Public schools and community colleges all have their construction […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Is gambling closer to passing the legislature than it has been in quite some time? — Was Alabama right to pause the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? — What is up with all of the […]

This week Alabama took a step towards legalizing the lottery, casino gaming and sports betting. However, questions still remain about whether a bill like this gets through the Alabama House of Representatives. Ignoring the fact that there are only a few legislative days left, and some believe that this was just a ploy to get […]

7. 8 dead in mass shooting A mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility left eight people dead and five injured before the perpetrator finally turned the gun on himself, ending the rampage. It has not been confirmed that the shooter was an employee at the facility. Authorities have ruled out terrorism. While most people […]

7. Monumentally stupid things going on in the legislature The state vegetable for Alabama is now the sweet potato, after recent debates in the Alabama House of Representatives ended in a 94-4 decision passing the legislation. Now, the bill is expected to be signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. Sweet potato crops generate about $9 million […]

7. Senate passes bill for college athletes to get paid Legislation that would allow college athletes to be paid for their image, likeness and name has been passed by the Alabama State Senate, but an amendment was added so it will have to go back through the House of Representatives before being signed by Governor […]