A campus coalition has formed at the University of Alabama to revise the Crimson Tide’s nearly century-old fight song, “Yea Alabama.” One of the most recognizable tunes in all of college sports, “Yea Alabama” has become the target of a group seeking support to remove “Dixie” from its iconic lyrics. First reported by campus newspaper […]

Due to her passion for public service and unrelenting commitment to her constituency, State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) commands bipartisan respect from her colleagues in the Legislature’s upper chamber. Figures has not only shattered, but completely annihilated glass ceilings in her nearly 25 years of service in the Alabama Senate. To serve as a “voice […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Republican Jay Hovey in the State Senate District 27 race, the organization announced Tuesday. “It is an honor to be endorsed by some of the hardest-working people in Alabama,” said Hovey. “We share the same work ethic and the same conservative values, and I look forward to working for […]

A national left-wing immigration organization is sounding its alarm over Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt’s “extreme views” on border security. Boundless, a Seattle-based entity that opposes conservative reforms to the nation’s border crisis, recently released a list of its so-called “Top 10 most anti-immigrant” senatorial candidates. The list features candidates opposed to mass migration […]

Last week, a bill made its way through Congress which will enable states to continue small business grant programs designed to spur growth in innovation. In a statement, State Finance Director and Innovate Alabama Chair Bill Poole said the grant program’s reauthorization would allow for the “advancement of our already growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.” The bill, […]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban seemingly never shies away from correcting a media narrative that he believes falsely represents his program. During his weekly Monday press conference, Saban was asked if he planned to install offensive packages tailored uniquely to backup quarterback Jalen Milroe given Bryce Young’s day-to-day status as he recovers from a shoulder […]

Amid national economic instability and the state experiencing record revenues, Gov. Kay Ivey has committed to providing direct relief to Alabama taxpayers. In a Monday statement outlining the state’s financial health, Alabama’s chief executive said the state’s fiscal outlook was “very strong.” “Last week, we closed out the fiscal year, and I am proud to […]

When a shoulder injury caused quarterback Bryce Young to exit Alabama’s game at Arkansas last Saturday, backup Jalen Milroe made his opportunity count. Young went down in the second quarter after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder while attempting to avoid a sack. Milroe, thrust into a SEC West Division road game, was set to […]

The Alabama Supreme Court delivered a major blow to illegal gambling in last Friday’s ruling in the case of State v. Epic Tech, LLC. The state’s high court ruled in favor of Attorney General Steve Marshall in declaring the operations of Victoryland in Lowndes County, along with Southern Star and White Hall Casinos in Macon […]

Averting a government shutdown with hours to spare, Congress gave approval to a short-term funding package Friday that will continue federal operations until Dec. 16. The stop-gap measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives 230-201; the Senate advanced the bill in a 72-25 vote Thursday. Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 7-2 against the legislation. U.S. Sen. […]

Paul Pinyan has been elected chairman of the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee board of directors. Pinyan, a Cullman County native and executive director of Alabama Farmers Federation, said he intends to advance ACJRC’s founding mission. “When ACJRC was formed in 1985, employers avoided Alabama because of its reputation for exorbitant punitive damage verdicts,” said […]

The nation’s largest small business advocacy group gave its endorsement to Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. The National Federation of Independent Business announced the endorsement Friday at Tang’s Alterations in Montgomery. In a statement, NFIB Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash sang Britt’s praises for her support of the state’s small business community during the […]

The NFL Players Association has opened a review into the Miami Dolphins’ potential violations of concussion protocol involving quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Viewers watching the NFL’s Thursday Night Football matchup featuring the Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals witnessed a frightening injury sustained by Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa, a former Alabama standout, was sacked on a second-down play with just […]

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl, a practicing Jew and unabashed supporter of Israel, offered a bold reaction to a university’s actions regarding Zionist campus speakers. Student groups with the University of California’s School of Law have moved to prevent Zionists, or individuals who believe in Israel’s existence as a Jewish state, from being invited […]

The Business Council of Alabama, through its political arm ProgressPAC, has endorsed 22 additional candidates for the Legislature. This is the BCA’s third round of endorsements in the 2022 legislative races. It includes nominees from both major political parties – incumbents and challengers. ProgressPAC’s full list of endorsements can be viewed here. ProgressPAC Chairman Kevin […]

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the awarding of nearly $1.64 million to enhance Yellowhammer State outdoor recreational venues. The funds will help build and improve trails in eight communities, according to the governor’s office. “Alabama’s outdoor trails are an excellent invitation for individuals, groups and families to get outside and enjoy our state’s natural […]

High-ranking FBI and Justice Department officials could be summoned to Capitol Hill next year to provide an account for their recent investigatory actions, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). When asked Wednesday about his confidence level in the nation’s chief law enforcement agency, Tuberville said it was “not very good — especially the administration […]

Alabama Republicans control all statewide constitutional offices, have a supermajority in the Legislature, and hold eight out of nine federal seats. Even as Republicans dominate in-state politics, the Alabama Republican Party will be unrelenting in its efforts to ensure that remains the case, according to Chairman John Wahl. Wahl recently returned from a four-day trip […]

Huntsville boasts a tremendous amount of incredibly talented engineering professionals that contribute daily to the advancement of the nation’s space exploration ambitions. When speaking on Alabama’s national contributions, be sure to mention the name of Dr. Kimberly Robinson. Her resume truly serves as an inspiration for anyone who aspires to forge a career in aerospace and […]

As Florida braces for a historic storm in Hurricane Ian, Alabama stands prepared to support its neighboring state in recovery efforts. In a Wednesday phone discussion, Gov. Kay Ivey conveyed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Yellowhammer State’s commitment to helping “however we can.” “Today, I expressed to Governor DeSantis that Alabama is committed to […]

Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the allocation of more than $2.6 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. The bill garnered significant bipartisan support in the Legislature and was signed […]

A Sports Illustrated (SI) college football writer’s playoff projection is bound to receive criticism from the Crimson Tide faithful. Richard Johnson, an award-winning journalist, recently released his projected post-season matchups for key bowl games and the College Football Playoff (CFP). Missing the CFP, according to Johnson, will be No. 2 ranked Alabama — the nation’s […]

As Alabama continues to lead the nation in broadband expansion planning, state leadership has undertaken the most ambitious effort to date in bolstering digital infrastructure. Gov. Kay Ivey gathered with state and area leadership Tuesday to announce the awarding of an $82.45 million grant to expand high-speed services throughout the Yellowhammer State. The announcement was […]

The Alabama High School Athletic Association voted Tuesday to accommodate faith-based scheduling requests. The change comes after the association drew criticism in February for failing to allow the Oakwood Adventist Academy varsity boys basketball team to alter its schedule so players and coaches could observe the Sabbath. As a result, Oakwood was forced to forfeit […]