U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), in a Monday speech on the Senate floor, vowed to American servicemembers that the Biden administration will be held accountable for the events that transpired amid the end of the war in Afghanistan. The senator noted the sacrifices of U.S. armed forces in the two-decades-long war which ended with Islamist […]

Former Alabama House of Representatives Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking the court for an early release from prison after serving one year of a 28-month prison sentence. The disgraced former speaker in 2016 was convicted on 12 of 23 ethics charges brought against him by the state relating to abuses of office, with one charge […]

There are leaders in state government who seek no spotlight, tirelessly working behind the scenes to deliver for the citizenry. For Judy Miller, this has been her life’s work. Miller was tapped in 2019 to serve as chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, becoming the first woman to serve in such capacity as […]

The Alabama Medical Association is pushing back against the federal government for taking steps to limit access to monoclonal antibody treatment, which it says is proving to help reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations. Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association, expressed displeasure with a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), during a Monday appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” provided a glimpse of what to expect from impending hearings related to the controversial conclusion of U.S. occupation in Afghanistan. Alabama’s freshman senator last week led the charge to call for hearings from senior military officials, including Secretary of […]

State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) on Monday announced his intentions to seek a third term in the Alabama State Senate, serving District 8. In announcing his reelection bid, Livingston touted the Senate’s work in combating what he sees as federal overreach. “It has been my pleasure to represent the people of District 8, “Livingston said. […]

Huntsville is set to play host to the 12th annual National Cyber Summit (NCS), which will consist of top-ranked national security officials, leading industry brass and field experts in academia. The summit will be held at the Von Braun Center September 28-30, where field experts will address issues relating to cyber threats posed by hostile […]

Missile defense operations conducted in the Yellowhammer State continue to prove vital in protecting the homeland from long-range missile threats posed by foreign adversaries. Boeing and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on Sunday successfully demonstrated an advanced interceptor capability for the Huntsville-managed Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. The GDM system defends the United States […]

Retired banker Susan DuBose on Monday announced her candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 45. DuBose is retired from Compass Bank after years of service as a residential, commercial, construction loan officer and business development officer. According to the announcement, she has involved herself in the political arena for many years in the […]

Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks waged against the United States by radical Islam. Each passing year, the nation soberly reflects on the tragedies which occurred that fateful day. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recalls the events that took place on September 11, 2001, when he was the head football coach […]

Viewers who tune into NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at historic Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17 will see Hometown Lenders branding on the No. 23 race car. Hometown Lenders (HTL) has announced a one-race deal to sponsor Ty Dillon during next week’s race. HTL president John Taylor expressed excitement in the company’s sponsorship […]

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl on Friday offered the state GOP’s official position regarding President Joe Biden’s vaccine dictum. Echoing the sentiments of the state’s elected GOP officials, Wahl questioned the constitutionality of the mandate, which he believes to be an overreach of the legal authority granted to the presidency. Wahl, elected to serve […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) left no room for interpretation regarding his position on President Joe Biden’s recently-ordered vaccine mandate. The South Alabama congressman blasted the president over his broad edict, declaring the order to be “unconstitutional” and claiming Biden has subverted the legal authority of his office. He also noted the president’s formerly-held position […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Thursday joined “Fox News Primetime” to discuss the need for the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) to hold military leadership accountable during its upcoming hearings concerning the crisis in Afghanistan. Alabama’s freshman senator this week led his fellow GOP colleagues in calling on SASC chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) to […]

River Region United Way (RRUW) is working to increase reading proficiency rates among Alabama children, according to a recently launched campaign. A virtual forum consisting of regional leaders was held this week as RRUW announced the initiative, which aims to increase the number of students across the River Region reading proficiently by the end of […]

U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt has been a consistent opponent of pandemic-related government mandates for private employers. The first-time candidate on Thursday slammed President Joe Biden’s recently-announced workplace vaccine mandate. Biden’s so-called “action plan” could affect up to 100 million Americans as the order forces businesses that employ over 100 workers to have their employees […]

Alabama A&M University, in partnership with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA), has made history by establishing a non-traditional career path for those seeking to enter the field of social work. The school’s newly-established program is the nation’s first among HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) to offer students a master’s degree registered apprenticeship. A […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a scathing response to President Joe Biden’s newly-announced vaccine mandate for private employers who employ over 100 people. The governor pointed to the lagging national economic recovery, believing it will further be harmed due to what she calls the president’s “overreaching mandates.” “Once again, President Biden has missed the mark,” […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) on Thursday blasted President Joe Biden’s planned vaccine mandate, which would reportedly affect over 100 million people. The president’s “action plan,” by way of an order from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), forces companies that employ over 100 workers to require its employees to be vaccinated or undergo […]

The World Games 2022, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, are providing teachers with a free resource aimed at expanding educational opportunities in the classroom. The initiative, which was announced Thursday during an event at Sun Valley Elementary School, is The World Games 2022 Live Healthy, Play Global Toolkit. The toolkit […]

Boeing on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the 9,000 square foot expansion of its Huntsville Electronics Center of Excellence. According to the company, the expansion will enhance Boeing’s ability to produce, upgrade and sustain the PAC-3 missile seeker program. The aerospace giant last year was awarded contracts totaling $974 million to develop […]

President Joe Biden on Thursday stated his intentions to nominate Alabama native Willie Phillips to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Phillips, a public utility regulator and 15-year veteran of the energy industry, currently serves as chair of the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC). The utility professional has represented the District of Colombia […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday led his fellow Republican Senate Armed Service Committee (SASC) colleagues in calling for hearings related to the fallout of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The letter, which was sent to committee chairman Jack Reed (D-RI), requests that senior military leaders provide sworn testimony to the committee and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is seeking to reverse a Madison County judge’s decision to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against the Madison County Commission regarding the fine which was paid for unlawfully removing a Confederate statue from courthouse grounds. In 2017, the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act was signed into law, which sought to protect historically […]