Posts by Grayson Everett — Page 46

Alabama’s GOP delegation to Washington continues to keep a focus on the southern border as illegal crossings spike and the White House promotes spending priorities that ‘manage the border’ as opposed to ‘securing the border.’ Since President Biden took office, there have been more than 7 million illegal crossings at the southern border, including more […]

After a gritty win to Ole Miss on Saturday, Jalen Milroe shared where he credited the win – and where he received the strength to pull it off. RELATED: Alabama earns gritty win vs. Ole Miss Milroe started in the SEC home opener against Ole Miss after a week on the bench against USF. Especially […]

The University of Alabama is upping its Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) game. Big time.  UA Athletics is expanding a long-time partnership with sports technology company Learfield to open The Advantage Center in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The duo are building a real home for the Crimson Tide’s more than 650 student-athletes across 21 sports programs. The center […]

Last week, Alabama-based marketing and advertising agency Telegraph Creative announced that its CEO and majority owner, Cliff Sims, had sold his stake in the company to a group of Telegraph executives, led by new CEO Brian “BJ” Ellis. Sims will maintain an active role with the firm as its chairman. For Telegraph, the sale was […]

A Wisconsin-based atheist group is attacking Auburn University for the role three of its coaches played in a worship event this week in which hundreds of students were baptized.  The “Unite Auburn” event Sept. 12 was held in the school’s Neville Arena. About 200 students were baptized after the event in a small lake on […]

Alabama continued to experience an increase in average sales price and an overall slowdown in home sales last month, according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors. Home sales decreased compared to July, marking the second consecutive month of declining sales. the report said. RELATED: Alabama a hot […]

Tuscaloosa was recently named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 best U.S. college towns. This week it was also selected as the first college town location for a new line of Sports Illustrated resorts.  The planned resort will be across the Black Warrior River from the University of Alabama. It looks remarkable:  Sports Illustrated is […]

A protester poured water on the head of a former Alabama lawmaker at an Environmental Protection Agency public hearing today on coal ash storage. Environmentalist Anne DiPrizio, who called herself a “crazy, unhinged lady,” poured a cup of water on former State Rep. Kyle SouthSouth, the president and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of […]

Strong pushes to end Fauci's taxpayer-funded security

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s net worth virtually doubled during the pandemic, from $7.6 million in 2019 to $12.6 million in 2021, according to official disclosures.  While Fauci retired as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in December of last year, it’s reported he continues to receive government protection, costing taxpayers $1 […]

Britt moves to prevent government shutdowns forever

Congress is on track to trigger a government shutdown Oct. 1 if it fails to pass the required appropriations bills. As the deadline approaches, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is advocating for a short-term solution to finance the government. But McCarthy’s plan faces internal resistance, with a segment of House GOP members opposing it – guaranteeing […]

Colvin files bill to counter 'big brother' mask mandates

As the possibility of reinforced government mask mandates grows, federal and state lawmakers in Alabama are trying to get out in front of the issue.  State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) filed a bill that would prohibit government-sanctioned mask mandates. The bill awaits lawmakers when they return to Montgomery in February for the next session.  “I […]

ALEA says ‘Train to Drive’ for Rail Safety Week

Alabama Law Enforcement Secretary Hal Taylor shared a startling statistic about the roadways we drive every day.  “Unfortunately, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States,” Taylor said. “Many of the first responders across our state have responded to these tragic incidents and fully understand the lasting […]

Britt deplores Biden allowing Iranian president into US

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demonized Western values, human rights, the media, and U.S. foreign policy while speaking Monday spoke from the pulpit of the United Nations General Assembly. Last week, the U.S. Department of State authorized $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue assets to be unfrozen and sent to Iran in exchange for a prisoner swap […]

In a candid moment on “60 Minutes,” Deion Sanders said he might be the best coach in college football right now. But he quickly shifted focus to Nick Saban. The first-year University of Colorado head coach has led his team to a 3-0 start, one year after the Buffaloes finished 1-11. When asked who’s the […]

Alabama awards $5.5M to aid road safety efforts

The road to safer highways in Alabama received a major boost with regional grant distribution from ADECA and Gov. Kay Ivey.  Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime for police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and state troopers to conduct extra patrols during […]

More students from within the state and across the country were called to the “Alabama Experience” this fall at the University of Alabama than ever before.  Official enrollment data reports a headcount of 39,623 students. That total includes 3,184 freshmen representing every county. It is the largest number of in-state freshmen since 2010 and the […]

Allen launches ‘clean and accurate’ voter database

The next phase in the state’s official withdrawal of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is an “Alabama-based solution” known as AVID, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced this morning. Allen said the Alabama Voter Integrity Database is the culmination of eight months of collaboration between his office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.  “Today, […]

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, a celebration of wildlife and field sports through the arts, is set for November in historic downtown Wetumpka. The Nov. 11 festival includes the first Alabama Wildlife Fine Art Competition with the winning artist receiving a $10,000 purchase award. There will also be $500 merit awards presented. Next Wednesday, Tim […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Robert Aderholt are preparing to introduce a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Guntersville as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,” in honor of the Alabama native and Medal of Honor recipient. The tribute has the support of the entire Alabama […]

Regions Bank has appointed Anna Brackin as chief compliance officer and Gary Walton as the business unit chief risk officer for its consumer banking and wealth management divisions. Brackin joined Regions in 2020 as head of Corporate Banking Strategy and Administration.  RELATED: Regions, Vulcan Materials make Fortune 500 She succeeds Doug Jackson who retired after […]

SBA sets October deadline for storm relief loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Alabama businesses they still have time to apply for working capital loans following the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that impacted the state last January.  The month saw Alabama ravaged by two tornado outbreaks, with one outbreak producing 13 strong tornadoes.  RELATED: Resilience Council to make communities […]

Lathan named chair for DeSantis campaign in Alabama

In just under six months, Alabama voters will head to the polls on Super Tuesday to make their pick in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. In even sharper focus, an official GOP debate, still yet unconfirmed, is expected to be held in Alabama next month. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today a familiar official will […]

Alabama loves peanuts. It has for a long time. Alabama soil, especially in the Wiregrass region, is just right for growing. And Alabama’s farmers make it possible. In recognition of National Peanut Day, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville took the opportunity to highlight what he’s working on in Washington through his role as Alabama’s voice on […]

Barstool Sports founder and president Dave Portnoy spent the weekend in Tuscaloosa, hosting a live college football gameday show, making the rounds on the sidelines for the Alabama-Texas matchup, and even taking his infamous One Bite pizza review segment to two local hotspots.  Portnoy put cards on the table about who he was pulling for.  […]