Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles & Defense are two names in Alabama’s robust defense industry that are best known for their roles in supporting the warfighter in protecting the homeland against foreign threats. Recently, the companies stood shoulder-to-shoulder to battle a different type of threat: food insecurity. Partnering with Rise Against Hunger, a nonprofit movement […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of an Atlas V 541 rocket in support of a U.S. Space Force mission relating to missile defense. The USSD-12 mission for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) features two satellite payloads, which will be delivered into orbit approximately […]

Merry Michael Smith, director of media at Birmingham-based Big Communications, has been recognized as one of the top women in her profession by Ragan Communications. Smith was named to Ragan’s 2022 Top Women in Communications Awards List in the Mentor category, which is an annual national program that honors female communications professionals for their excellence […]

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a former Washington state high school football coach who was fired for kneeling in prayer at midfield after games. In the 6-3 ruling of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, the high court deemed that Kennedy’s prayer was protected free speech and religious expression. Democrat-appointed Justices […]

HUNTSVILLE — Lockheed Martin Space on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Missile System Integration Lab. The $16.5 million, 25,000-square-foot facility will initially serve to meet the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) needs relating to its efforts to modernize the United States’ defensive capabilities in the realm of missile warfare. The […]

This past weekend, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) candidate committee determined that the Senate District 27 primary contest resulted in a tie. The race, which features State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) and Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey, will come to a conclusion by way of a coin flip as outlined by state law. As of […]

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) recently selected Raytheon to continue its development of the first-ever interceptor designed to eliminate the threat of hypersonic missiles. The MDA’s announcement regarding the Glide Phase Interceptor’s (GPI) development ensures that Huntsville will continue to play a vital role in developing new technologies aimed at deterring the threat of foreign […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) has announced the introduction of a bill that would allow states to require proof of citizenship during the voter registration process. The congressman’s “Citizen Ballot Protection Act” would authorize states to ensure a voter applicant holds United States citizenship by amending the National Voter Registration Act. Following the introduction of […]

The 2022 GOP primary election cycle placed on display the influence Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth wields in Alabama Republican Party politics. Alabama’s second highest-ranking elected official went unblemished in his endorsements of Republican candidates during the cycle, further solidifying his positioning as one of the Yellowhammer State’s most influential figures. Ainsworth’s endorsements in the most […]

The Senate District 27 primary election saga took another twist Friday morning as State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) announced that his legal counsel would support arguments presented by a citizen who says they were wrongly excluded from the voter roll. Whatley’s campaign, which appears to have been dealt a one-vote loss to GOP primary challenger […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall did not mince words in warning those who consider defying state law in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement released shortly after the 6-3 ruling was announced, Marshall outlined that abortion law would now be decided by state legislatures and issued […]

The U.S. Supreme Court, on Friday morning, handed down its decision to strike down the landmark 1973 abortion case of Roe v. Wade. In the 6-3 ruling, all Republican-appointed justices voted in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. Democrat-appointed Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor dissented in the case. The court’s decision to […]

The U.S. Senate Thursday evening passed a bipartisan gun control bill by a 65-33 vote. The bill’s passage in the upper chamber follows a string of mass shootings around the nation, which prompted calls from the national left to implement stricter gun control measures. One of the bill’s most controversial provisions is the authorization of […]

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the allocation of more than $2 million in funding toward county and city infrastructure projects. According to the governor’s office, the funding was made available through the Annual Grant Program, which was established by the Rebuild Alabama Act. In a statement announcing the project awards, Ivey highlighted the success of […]

Wednesday, the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 57-1. Included in the annual military appropriations package is the authorization of two Expeditionary Medical Ships, which was secured by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), that will be constructed by Austal USA in Mobile. In […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) is this year’s recipient of Manufacture Alabama’s “Friend of the Industry” award. Alabama’s senior senator was recognized with the honor during the association’s annual Washington, D.C. fly-in earlier this month. Manufacture Alabama is the state’s only trade association solely focused on representing the interests of the industry. Its membership includes […]

In a Wednesday speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) railed against the Biden administration’s fiscal policies amid the inflationary state of the economy. In his remarks, Moore slammed the administration’s messaging strategy as it related to the current inflation crisis. “When it comes to the economy, […]

Wednesday, President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal fuel tax for three months amid rising costs at the pump. “Today I’m calling on Congress to suspend the Federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer season, busy travel season,” said Biden in the announcement. The president’s proposal was […]

Count U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) as a fan of Alabama’s fifth congressional district Republican Party nominee Dale Strong. Strong, who currently serves as chairman of the Madison County Commission, clinched the GOP nomination Tuesday night as he defeated retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Casey Wardynski for the open North Alabama congressional seat. During his […]

State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle Shoals) secured the Republican nomination for the open state auditor position, defeating pastor Stan Cooke by nearly 15 points. Sorrell received 57.46% of all votes cast, while Cooke garnered 42.54% of the vote. At age 36, the freshman legislator will become the youngest-serving statewide constitutional officeholder. The firebrand lawmaker, who […]

Tuesday night, State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy) emerged as the victor over State Auditor Jim Zeigler in the GOP primary runoff election for Alabama Secretary of State. With 99% of the state’s precincts reporting, Allen topped Zeigler by a vote of 65.38% to 34.62%. The lawmaker began the race as a heavy underdog to Zeigler, […]

Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong Tuesday night notched the GOP nomination for Alabama’s open fifth congressional district seat, defeating former Huntsville City Schools superintendent Casey Wardynski. According to ballot returns as of reporting time, Strong is garnering 63.29% compared to Wardynski’s 36.71%. Presently, 69% of district precincts have reported. National elections expert and U.S. […]

Tuesday night, former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt defeated U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and secured the Republican Party nomination for the Yellowhammer State’s open U.S. Senate seat. As of reporting time with 27% of the vote in, Britt is holding a 65.71% to 34.29% lead over Brooks. Britt’s ascension from a virtual […]

J’Mar Colin Abel, a Chambers County sheriff’s deputy, was killed in the line of duty while engaged in a pursuit Monday afternoon. Abel was assisting the Roanoke Police Department with the chase when his 2017 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle crashed on County Road 278. In a statement, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall provided information related […]