AMICO Security has placed a bid to build the wall that President Donald Trump’s administration is constructing along the border that divides the United States and Mexico. If AMICO is selected to participate in a significant portion of building the wall, it is estimated that at least 200 new jobs would be created in the […]

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is being sued by heavyweight fighter Dominic Breazeale over a fight that took place at the Westin Hotel in Birmingham, according to a report by TMZ. The suit reportedly alleges that Wilder just attacked Breazeale out of nowhere in front of his wife and kids. He also accuses Wilder of […]

Gov. Kay Ivey was asked by reporters in Montgomery Thursday afternoon about whether she plans to move up the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Former Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Luther Strange in February to temporarily fill that seat and was intending to hold […]

Stan Stabler, the head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, has resigned his position. Stabler, who became acting ALEA secretary in 2016 after Spencer Collier was placed on medical leave by Robert Bentley, was quoted in the House Judiciary Committee’s report as telling the former governor, “I work for you.” Gov. Kay Ivey has named […]

Are accuracy and context not taught at journalism schools today? Washington Post writer Daniel Drezner falsely accused Attorney General Jeff Sessions of calling illegal immigrants “filth.” And, Vox writer Matthew Yglesias tweeted that Sessions was talking about Latin-American immigrants. Here is the actual transcript of the remarks prepared for Sessions: “Let’s stop here for a […]

Former Auburn and current Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton helped a young child throw out the first pitch at a Charlotte Knights Triple-A baseball game. Newton had surgery on his throwing shoulder last month, and this is his first public appearance since the operation. The event was orchestrated by Make-A-Wish. Check out the video, courtesy […]

With the resignation of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley now official, we decided to take a look at some other recent United States governors who were forced to resign amid scandals and the last governor to be impeached. The last governor to resign amidst a scandal was Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber. He remains the longest-serving governor […]

Thursday night, the band Alabama paid tribute to Merle Haggard by performing the 1969 hit “Silver Wings.” This was part of the “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard” concert in his memory. Before singing the song, Alabama lead singer Randy Owen said, “The first two songs that we learned to sing together […]

A Reuters article on Friday morning detailed how Alabama and other southern states are starting to make a serious mark on the global economy. Related: Defense giant bringing 400 jobs to Huntsville, investing $70M The article cites the new Airbus factory that has been attracted to Mobile, and it touts Huntsville as a burgeoning destination […]

So how did Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) try to pass off his involvement with Rebekah Mason to members of his staff? He told them that she was like a daughter to him, according to the House Judiciary Committee’s report on the matter. According to the report, “One day in late 2013, Governor Bentley told his […]

Of all the details in the Alabama State House Judiciary Committee’s report on Gov. Robert Bentley, the revelation that he used law enforcement as a “tool” in his affair with Rebekah Mason could end up being the biggest headache for the governor’s legal team. Related: Bentley impeachment report released Here are the instances when Bentley […]

In a column for the Montgomery Advertiser, Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) updated the status of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security’s effort to stifle illegal immigration. Roby says the major focus is on sanctuary cities. Related: AG Sessions: no more grants for sanctuary cities Roby says Attorney General (and former Alabama senator) […]

Sachin Katyal, who is a sophomore at Randolph School in Huntsville, has created Hack HSV, the first ever high school hackathon in Alabama. Hack HSV is “a 12 hour problem solving marathon where you will collaborate with friends to create something based on a theme that will be announced at the start of the competition. […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said the saga involving embattled Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) has “gone on long enough.” He says the governor has been rendered ineffective due to the investigation into his actions by the Alabama Ethics Commission, and this has crippled his ability to lead. Wednesday, the Alabama Ethics Commission […]

Alabama recently hired New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll as its offensive coordinator. While he may not be a household name, he surely has connections to some. Just ask Jalen Hurts, who has had the opportunity to FaceTime with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski as a result of Daboll’s […]

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) blasted the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting director as he attempted to answer questions during the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s hearing regarding the mismanagement of last year’s flood disaster in Baton Rouge, La. “I’ve been sitting here listening to the questions and your responses,” Palmer said. “One word […]

This weekend will mark the 81st playing of the Masters tournament at Augusta National Country Club in Augusta, Ga. If you have never had the opportunity to attend, I can attest to the fact that it is an aesthetic pleasure unlike any other. Three golfers who have strong ties to our state will be competing […]

There are only five athletic departments in the United State that can boast about getting into the NCAA Tournament in both women’s and men’s basketball and winning a bowl game this past year. The Troy Trojans join Kansas State, Miami, Florida State and Baylor as the only teams to do all three. The Troy football […]

The National Weather Service is urging Alabamians to be prepared for Wednesday’s weather event. As of the latest projections on Tuesday afternoon, the timeframe should be between 4am and 9pm. The northern and western portions of the state are under an “enhanced risk,” while the southern and eastern parts of Alabama are in the “moderate […]