Emory Cox, a native of St. Clair County and senior economic advisor to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been named as special assistant to the president for international economic relations. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant team who will serve on the White House National Economic Council (NEC) under Kevin Hassett, one of […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a rebuke of outgoing President Joe Biden’s last-minute declaration that the long-expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now “the law of the land.” Marshall said the move is a disregard for the U.S. Constitution and judicial precedent by a feckless president on his way out the door. “No serious […]

Alabama’s two U.S. Senators rank among America’s most popular, according to the latest edition of the trusty Morning Consult approval poll. The survey asks residents from all Senators’ home states how they approve or disapprove of their performance. Britt (R-Montgomery) ranked as the 24th-most popular Senator in the nation with 52% approval and maintained one […]

Well-recognized for his leadership and talent within the state, Alabama’s own Bill Poole has been selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership Scholars for the class of 2025. Poole currently serves as the State Finance Director under Governor Kay Ivey, served previously as the education budget chairman in the Alabama House, and will now […]

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to help adult smokers reduce or quit cigarette use, which marks the FDA’s first approval of nicotine pouches of any kind. The authorization covers 10 flavors, including mint, coffee, and citrus, in two nicotine strengths. FDA officials said the pouches contain […]

After voting in four U.S. elections in Alabama, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal judge today following her arrest in September 2024. Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, of Russellville, created a fraudulent identity of an American citizen in 2011 to obtain multiple passports and vote in elections. […]

Axios and OpenAI announced a new partnership with plans to launch local news outlets in four U.S. cities – including Huntsville, Alabama.  In 2020, Axios launched a network of local newsletter-based media outlets to deliver “community-focused” news using a “smart brevity” style to digital-first formats. Since then, the media company has established a presence in […]

One of the South’s leading residential developers is poised to begin building approximately 200 new homes in Hoover after finalizing a property purchase in the city’s new Riverwalk Village development. 

On Wednesday, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced details about its efforts to serve the state’s healthcare needs in the form of expanded credentials and course offerings to students across the state. At a press conference, state and system officials announced an expansion of health science offerings in 2025, including a new certified Nursing […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

Longtime GOP political consultant and chairman for President-elect Donald Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign committee, Chris LaCivita, recently called the Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) a “joke” organization with incompetent leadership. “If you are a GOP donor – or even an elected Republican Attorney General – you should know that politically speaking , @RepublicanAGs – […]

Time is running out to apply for priority admission to one of the nation’s leading schools in innovative education. Priority applications for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) 2025-26 academic year close tonight, January 10, at midnight, with the final admissions deadline being February 7.  Ranked in the top 1% of public […]

After returning from a strategic reunion of America’s top GOP governors and President-elect Donald Trump last night at Mar-a-Lago, Governor Kay Ivey said she is more confident than ever that the next four years will bring about a “Golden Age” in the United States. And it starts with cleaning up the mess of the Biden […]

Broad Metro announced the acquisition of property for the Stadium Trace Village Phase II in Hoover, which will rapidly build on the success of the Phase I development, the company reported this week. At the center of the new development will be the South Haven Surgical Plaza, designed to enhance access to medical services in […]

Connie Hudson, a longtime public servant and current Mobile County Commissioner, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mobile on Wednesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for Aug. 26, 2025. Hudson made the announcement in a video message to supporters. “Today, after months of thought and prayerful consideration and a […]

Governor Kay Ivey is among the group of Republican governors being hosted by President-elect Donald Trump tonight at Mar-a-Lago, her office confirmed on Thursday. Ivey will join Trump and other leading conservative governors, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, for the gathering at a key time for […]

On Thursday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the future site of the McWane Economic Education Center in Birmingham. Despite the cold weather, scores of supporters and partners showed up to celebrate the major capital achievement it reflects.  Chip Reed, who has been at the center of the project for 17 years as the […]

One of the nation’s leading young conservative voices who rose to fame from Alabama, CJ Pearson, challenged a narrative by AL.com about a so-called “pharmacy crisis” in Alabama. Pearson, a graduate of the University of Alabama and co-chair of the national GOP youth advisory council, said it’s an effort to revive a controversial tax hike […]

Justin Williams, 42, an Alabama State Trooper and member of Governor Kay Ivey’s security detail since 2019, passed away following a “courageous” battle with cancer, Ivey announced on Tuesday. “Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams. Justin has served on my security detail since 2019, and tomorrow would have marked 19 years […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorsed current State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) for a rare State Senate vacancy, left by former Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed. Following his departure, Governor Kay Ivey set a special election to fill the seat across portions of Fayette, Lamar, Walker, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. Today, the politically […]

All members of Alabama’s delegation, including Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), joined their Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which intends to crack down on immigration enforcement and prevent tragedies like the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, passed the House with strong […]

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has announced he’s running for re-election to the Alabama House in 2026. Clouse has represented parts of the Wiregrass in the legislature since 1994 and now becomes the first state lawmaker to announce his campaign in the 2026 cycle. Clouse says he previously considered retiring after his current term, but […]

A 67-page report released today by the Birmingham Crime Commission paints a stark analysis of the city’s violent crime crisis and provides a suggested blueprint toward making “Birmingham the safest city in America.” The city’s homicide rate, seven times higher than the national average, broke a 91-year record in 2024. The detailed report called for […]

This month’s edition of State Sen. Andrew Jones’ (R-Centre) newsletter featured a top ten list of legislative and district accomplishments he was proud of in 2024. Read it in full below: 10. Senator Jones Awarded ALGOP “Defender of Freedom” Award In recognition of his success in passing the largest tax cut in Alabama history, Andrew, […]