Helena Duncan has been named president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, the organization announced Wednesday. Duncan began her career at BCA, the state’s largest business advocacy organization, in 2020 as director of strategic operations and growth. She is senior vice president of operations and investor relations. Prior to joining BCA, Duncan had […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter, the GOP Caucus nominee for speaker of the Alabama House, announced Wednesday his intended chair appointments to crucial chamber committees. The appointments will become effective once Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) officially takes the Speaker’s gavel after the chamber’s organizational session in January. Given that Republicans hold a 77-member supermajority, his election as speaker is […]

Wesley Britt, husband to U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), has joined the  governmental affairs and legislative services firm of Fine, Geddie & Associates. A former All-American offensive lineman for the University of Alabama, Britt went on to play in the NFL for the New England Patriots. While playing under head coach Bill Belichick, Britt helped […]

Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze is not intimidated to take on Alabama’s Nick Saban in their annual Iron Bowl meeting. Freeze, who found success against the Crimson Tide during his tenure at Ole Miss, was officially introduced as Auburn football’s next program leader during a press conference Tuesday. When asked about his excitement over […]

U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced Tuesday his “full endorsement” of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House. Prior to his election to Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District this month, Strong received the 45th president’s endorsement. In singing Strong’s praises, Trump said the then-congressional nominee “was with us from the beginning.” In announcing […]

Just weeks after her election, U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is seeing her influence grow within the Republican Party and conservative movement. Alabama’s soon-to-be junior senator has been appointed by Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to serve on a new GOP Advisory Council. The council, according to a Tuesday release from the RNC, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey officially launched her Inaugural Committee on Monday and named five individuals who will serve as its honorary co-chairs. They are among the most prominent and influential private sector leaders in the Yellowhammer State. 2023 Inaugural Committee co-chairs are: Mark Crosswhite: president, chairman and CEO of Alabama Power Jimmy Parnell: president, chairman and […]

Auburn University’s search for its next head football coach concluded Monday with the hiring of offensive mastermind Hugh Freeze. The hiring, while met with criticism among some factions of the Auburn community, provides the land-grant institution’s football program with a leader who holds a resume of SEC success. SEE: Freeze to be named Auburn head […]

The accuser in the Aug. 16 incident involving former State Rep. Perry Hooper Jr. (R-Montgomery) has requested the sexual abuse charge be dismissed. Hooper was indicted last week. In a statement released by Alexander City attorney Dianne James Davis, the woman said “a sincere public apology” from Hooper would suffice. “I have asked that any […]

Alabama will learn its updated standing in the College Football Playoff (CFP) hunt Tuesday after the selection committee unveils its weekly rankings. Given that No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 2 Ohio State in dominating fashion Saturday, in addition to No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Clemson losing, Nick Saban and his seventh-ranked Tide still have […]

Eli Gold, the longtime voice of Alabama football, is hopeful he can make his return to the broadcast booth for next year’s spring game. Prior to the beginning of this season, the Tide’s play-by-play man announced that he would not be able to perform this year’s broadcast due to health issues. Gold called into Saturday’s […]

In recent days, the momentum surrounding Auburn’s search for its next head coach appears to have shifted to Hugh Freeze. Freeze, the head coach at Liberty University, holds a 34-15 record at the private Christian school. Liberty’s 2022 regular season was highlighted by a win over an SEC team in Arkansas and a dominant 41-14 […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Wednesday the promotion of Joshua Vaughn to vice president of communications and marketing. Vaughn, who came to BCA in 2012 as manager of graphic design and public relations, formerly served as director of communications and marketing. According to BCA, Vaughn has played a vital role in the business […]

Gov. Kay Ivey, reiterating her administration’s support for small business, has declared Nov. 26 as “Small Business Saturday” by official proclamation. In issuing the proclamation, Ivey highlighted the role small businesses play in supporting the state’s economy and encouraged Alabamians to patronize locally-owned businesses. “Not only do our small businesses bring charm and character to […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Wednesday his intention to appoint former State Rep. Mark Tuggle (R-Alexander City) as his chief of staff. For the past four years, Tuggle served as Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s (R-Monrovia) chief of staff. In announcing the planned appointment, Ledbetter described Tuggle as “an outstanding legislator” and expressed his excitement in partnering […]

Interim Auburn head football coach Cadillac Williams should earn the opportunity to permanently lead the Tigers’ program, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). Tuberville served as Auburn’s head coach from 1999-2008. During his tenure at the Plains, Williams emerged as the most prolific offensive skill player of the Tuberville era. Now 18 years removed […]

Each year that Alabama loses a regular season game, Nick Saban and company always manage to remain in playoff contention. With two regular season losses this year, however, making the College Football Playoff (CFP) is a daunting task for the Crimson Tide. During the BCS era, Alabama earned the No. 2 ranking in 2011 after […]

It has become common practice in recent years for star college football players to opt out of bowl games to ensure their health ahead of the NFL draft. Quarterback Bryce Young and linebacker Will Anderson, both of whom are in their junior years at the Capstone, are widely considered to be upper first-round draft picks. […]

Perry Hooper, a Republican activist and former Montgomery area lawmaker, has been indicted for sexual abuse, according to court documents reviewed by WSFA 12 News. Hooper, 68, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Task Force shortly after an incident allegedly took place Aug. 16 at the 100 block of Commerce Street in downtown […]

Students at the University of Alabama and Auburn University are partaking in a ruck march for veterans suicide awareness beginning Wednesday. The students’ march will begin at Jordan-Hare Stadium and end at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Iron Bowl Saturday. In a show of support for the effort, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a proclamation Tuesday declaring Wednesday […]

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin has denied a report suggesting that he would soon depart Oxford in favor of Auburn. Jon Sokoloff of WCBI TV in Columbus, Miss., tweeted Monday that Kiffin “plans to step down as the Rebels coach Friday and head to Auburn to become the Tigers next head coach, according […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she is requesting a top-to-bottom review of the state’s execution process. Additionally, the governor has asked Attorney General Steve Marshall to withdraw the state’s pending motions before the Alabama Supreme Court to set execution dates for convicted murderers Alan Eugene Miller and James Edward Barber. Ivey has also requested Marshall […]

A group of congressional Republicans have introduced a resolution calling for an audit of American tax dollars sent to Ukraine. The resolution, authored by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), comes on the heels of Republicans officially clinching a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after the midterm elections. Since the Russian invasion began, […]

Alabama Power President and CEO Mark Crosswhite is set to retire at the end of the year, the electric utility announced Monday. Crosswhite, who led Alabama Power for more than eight years, described his tenure with the company as being “the high point of my career.” “It has been an honor working for a company […]