Tuesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that he had joined with 13 states’ attorneys general in penning a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for his immediate resignation. In a statement announcing his call for Mayorkas’ resignation, Marshall proclaimed that the nation’s borders were “under siege” from foreign criminal […]

Governor Kay Ivey’s reelection campaign released its fourth television advertisement of the 2022 Republican primary election cycle on Wednesday. The 30-second spot features Ivey, a former educator, promoting the state’s ban on Critical Race Theory-based teachings and transgender athletes in K-12 public schools. “When I taught school, we said a prayer, pledged allegiance, and taught […]

Wednesday, Manufacture Alabama announced its endorsement of State Rep. Wes Allen’s (R-Troy) candidacy for Alabama Secretary of State. Manufacture Alabama is the state’s only trade association solely focused on representing the interests of the industry. Its membership includes a wide range of companies that conduct business in Alabama. Manufacture Alabama president George Clark in a […]

Retired Justice Champ Lyons, Jr. on Wednesday announced his endorsement of Republican Greg Cook’s bid for the Alabama Supreme Court, Place 5. Lyons served on the Alabama Supreme Court from 1998 to 2011. He was the author of the first edition of the “Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Annotated.” According to a release, Cook in […]

It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one person or entity to achieve alone. Perhaps the adage could apply to an issue as vital as fostering the next generation of skilled workers. Forming a pipeline of trained talent to […]

Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives voted 75-27 to pass legislation aimed at deterring riots by strengthening penalties for those who partake in violent uprisings. Under the bill’s provisions, the crime of assaulting a first responder in the first and second degrees would carry a minimum of six and three months in jail, respectively. […]

Tuesday evening, the Alabama House of Representatives passed State Rep. Shane Stringer’s (R-Citronelle) constitutional carry bill by a vote of 65-37-1. The House-approved legislation would allow lawful citizens to carry a firearm without having to pay a fee to purchase a pistol permit. The law would not eliminate permits due to the need to obtain […]

Oakwood Adventist Academy this past Saturday was forced to forfeit its Class 1A Boys’ Northeast Regional Basketball Semi-Finals game after the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) failed to grant the team a religious accommodation in scheduling. Due to its game beginning prior to 5:31 p.m., which marks the end of the Sabbath for Adventists, […]

Tensions rose in Ukraine on Tuesday as Russian forces entered Ukrainian territory, which U.S. officials say could lead to a more wide-scale invasion of the Eastern European country. Following the escalation, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement calling on President Joe Biden to ramp up […]

Constitutional carry, or permitless carry legislation, could be brought to a vote on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives as early as Tuesday afternoon. If passed by both chambers and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey, the legislation would allow law-abiding citizens to possess and carry firearms without first having to purchase […]

Monday, the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt released a video highlighting Alabama’s outdoors and natural resources. The video, titled “Alabama the Beautiful,” was shot at Selwood Farm in Talladega County. From her childhood to the present, the video outlines the role that outdoor recreation has played in Britt’s family life. Watch: Britt, […]

With the Alabama Republican Party opting to remove the primary opponents of State Sens. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) and Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) from the upcoming May ballot, the number of Senate Republicans facing primary challengers drops to seven. The following provides a breakdown of each candidate in the contested races. District 1 State Sen. Tim Melson […]

Birmingham’s state-of-the-art Protective Stadium is in the running for the recognition of Stadium of the Year 2021. StadiumDB.com, a stadium intrigue website, awards the recognition annually based on a number of factors. Part of the award process is determined by the Public Award, which is given to the stadium that earns the most support by […]

For the Oakwood Adventist Academy varsity boys basketball team, upholding the principles of the school’s faith is bigger than the game of basketball. Following its best season in school history, Oakwood will not be able to play Saturday’s game against Faith Christian for an opportunity to advance to the Class 1A Northeast Regional final, according […]

The lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) alleging that his January 6, 2021, speech contributed to the Capitol Hill riot will be dismissed, a federal judge indicated on Friday. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta wrote in a 112-page order that he will dismiss the suit against Brooks once his attorneys file a motion to […]

Friday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that he and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) have introduced legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion. The 761st, known as the “Black Panthers,” enshrined its legacy in World War II as part of Gen. George Patton’s Third Army by serving as the […]

As an increasing number of Alabama academic institutions are opting to remove mask mandates, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday called for the remaining schools and universities that have such requirements to end forced mask-wearing. The governor pointed to the state’s COVID-19 data, which she said indicated that mask mandates were no longer necessary for students. […]

Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed legislation that would provide tax relief for the state’s small business and agricultural communities. The “Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022,” sponsored by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), aims to help small businesses battle financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would ensure that loan forgiveness […]

The Alabama First Responders Association will hold its first annual awards dinner to honor the state’s top first responders and agencies. The association’s March 10, 2022, dinner will be held at Birmingham’s historic Fennec entertainment venue and will host former White House adviser Sebastian Gorka as its featured speaker. Hit country music artist Dallas Walker […]

Residents in the unincorporated Jefferson County community of Eastern Valley are voicing their concerns to local officials regarding the operation of bingo halls that are located in close proximity to homes, schools and churches. According to Jason Leight, pastor of Eastern Valley Baptist Church, two bingo halls being located within the community have resulted in […]

Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved legislation to allow individuals age 65 or older to exempt up to $6,000 of taxable retirement income from state income tax. Presently, certain 401(K) and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) distributions are considered taxable income under state law. Senate Bill 18, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), would enable a […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation on Thursday released its 12th slate of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the state legislature. ALFA’s preferred candidates seeking public office are selected by a vote of its membership and endorsed through FarmPAC, its political arm. The reelection campaigns of State Reps. Kelvin Lawrence (D-Hayneville) and Ralph Howard (D-Greensboro) have […]

Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) commended efforts by special counsel John Durham to investigate potential surveillance of former President Donald Trump conducted by lawyers representing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Earlier this week, Fox News reported that a recent court filing by Durham found that the Clinton campaign’s lawyers paid a technology firm to […]

Thursday, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt released her campaign’s second broadcast television advertisement of the 2022 GOP primary election cycle. In her ad, titled “Man Up,” Britt blasts President Joe Biden and White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci over COVID-19 pandemic-related school and business closures. The first-time candidate also touts her record […]