The U.S. Supreme Court late Tuesday night issued an order reinstating the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” border policy which was discontinued by President Joe Biden earlier this year. In delivering a legal blow to the Biden administration, the order brings about the return of asylum seekers having to remain in Mexico as the federal government […]

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that his administration would not extend the Aug. 31 deadline he set for the full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. The president’s announcement comes after the Taliban declared they would not waiver on their demands for American military personnel to leave by the formerly established date. Biden assured […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) slammed House Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget proposal, which gained the body’s approval on Tuesday after passing by way of a partisan vote along party lines. Democrats’ narrowly-passed budget plan faced extreme opposition from congressional Republicans, as conservatives railed against the progressive spending package. The South Alabama congressman sees the spending […]

The Alabama Medical Association will host a Facebook Live webcast to discuss physicians’ efforts to increase access to monoclonal antibody treatment. Monoclonal antibodies help the body build rapid immunity to COVID-19 and prevent hospitalization in about 70% of COVID-19 patients. Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association, encourages those who contract the virus to […]

House Democrats on Tuesday passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, a bill which would considerably expand federal government oversight of the state-conducted elections. The legislation passed the lower chamber along party lines by a vote of 219-212. The U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year passed a similar elections-related bill called the “For the […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, took exception to House Democrats’ passage of a budget resolution which paves the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package. The framework, which was passed along party lines, includes an array of progressive measures that would greatly expand climate and welfare-related programs. Palmer […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-Haleyville) father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his Haleyville home at age 85. Judge Aderholt died after a brief battle with cancer. The statesman leaves behind a legacy of public service to the people of Alabama, particularly to Winston and Marion Counties.  Born on December 6, […]

The Rocket City is on the radar of Colorado-based aerospace engineering firm Infinity Systems as the company is seeking to expand its footprint. According to reporting by local Colorado Springs newspaper The Gazette, Infinity Systems is looking to undertake an ambitious growth strategy, which involves the company selecting new locations from which to seek additional […]

According to research conducted by the University of Alabama, Alabamians face many structural barriers to the treatment of opioid addiction. The findings show Alabamians face hurdles relating to access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as other social factors that stand in the way of individuals seeking assistance. The study also finds that hostile […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) in his reelection bid for the Alabama State Senate, serving District 32. In announcing the influential association’s endorsement of the freshman senator, AFA president and CEO Chris Isaacson cited Elliott’s work ethic. “Since he was elected in 2018, Chris […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) on Monday joined Fox News Channel’s “America Reports” for an interview during which the congressman ramped up his criticism of President Joe Biden over the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Rogers, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), suggested Biden doesn’t fully understand the magnitude of the situation. “I’m […]

Lockheed Martin last week held its Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) cohort graduation. Graduates are now prepared to start working as full-time technicians at the company’s Courtland facility. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth was in attendance for the graduation where he recognized Lockheed Martin and AMTAP’s contribution to the state’s workforce and economy. AMTAP apprentices […]

Former President Donald Trump during Saturday’s “Save America” rally was presented a plaque by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry which commissioned him as a county deputy sheriff. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office posted a video to its Facebook page of Gentry handing an engraved plaque to the former president, expressing his appreciation to Trump for […]

Lockheed Martin’s Huntsville facility played host to the Australian ambassador to the United States, where the defense contractor’s representatives discussed efforts undertaken by the company to support the nation’s new ambitious defense initiative. The Australian Embassy said Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos and Lockheed Martin officials held “productive discussions” relating to space and the defense giant’s plans […]

Drake State Community & Technical College’s Health Sciences department announced on Monday that it has secured nearly $75,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to strengthen and expand its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. According to the release, the grant will be utilized to create additional career pathways for practical nursing students who hold […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) delivered an impassioned message to the tens of thousands of Trump supporters that were on hand this past weekend at the former president’s “Save America” rally in Cullman. The state’s second-highest ranking elected official took the stage with his twin sons, Hunter and Hays, as he kicked off his speech […]

Jessica Ventiere on Monday announced her candidacy for District Attorney of Lee County. After being appointed by Lee County judges to serve as District Attorney Pro Tem, Ventiere received an appointment from Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) to assume the office of Lee County District Attorney. Ventiere says after much consideration, she felt a call to […]

CULLMAN, Ala. – Thunderstorms certainly did not dampen the spirits of the Trump faithful at Saturday’s “Save America” rally in Cullman. According to event organizers, more than 30,000 people were on hand for Donald Trump’s first post-presidency visit to the Yellowhammer State. It was a favorable venue for Trump, as the 2020 presidential election saw […]

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) held its summer meeting on Saturday in Cullman as local GOP officials across the state gathered in North Alabama to conduct the party’s official business. Upon taking the podium ALGOP chairman John Wahl wasted no time in decrying what he referred to as the “ruling class” in […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined 15 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling for his administration to evacuate all American citizens and Afghan partners who are currently stranded in Afghanistan amid the country’s fall to the Taliban. The letter is led by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe […]

Boeing on Friday announced that it has signed a three-year agreement to become the title sponsor of ESPN Events’ inaugural Red Tails Classic college football kickoff game. ESPN Events earlier this year announced the creation of the Red Tails Classic, which will celebrate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and honor the Tuskegee Airmen who […]

State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) has landed the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 8. A businessman in Jackson County for nearly 35 years, he is the owner and manager of Dicus Oil Company, a fuel oil and gasoline distributor. He is a […]

The University of South Alabama is receiving a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant totaling $644,045. The grant will be applied toward the renovation of the school’s Laboratory for Additive Manufacturing, the creation of a cyber research hub and support of workforce development initiatives. The grant will be […]

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, along with Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%, down from 3.3% last month. The numbers reflect a strong economic recovery from the pandemic-related downturn, as the newly released rate is 4.2% lower than that of July […]