AUBURN, Ala. — The widespread protests of President Donald J. Trump’s immigration ban have hit Alabama, where approximately 200 people marched in opposition to the restrictions at Auburn University last Thursday. Students and teachers alike gathered to voice their displeasure with the president’s executive action up and down the University’s Haley Concourse. According to a […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The singing of the national anthem always brings chills to a captive audience at a sporting event. But the somber moment becomes even more epic when an artist re-creates patriotic imagery while the song is performed live. Before the Alabama Crimson Tide’s home basketball game against the Auburn Tigers, Joe Everson of […]

HOUSTON, Tex. — In the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, Quarterback Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to their fifth title by defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime. Trailing 28-3 in the second half, Brady engineered several touchdown drives to ultimately will his team to victory. On the touchdown drive that would […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. But now, one candidate for the council is questioning whether or not that decision is even legal. In a post on his Facebook page, Jordan Thompson, a candidate for District 2, noted that a municipality does not […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Out of fear that history is being erased, State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to introduce the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act in the Senate when the legislative session begins on February 7. If passed, the act would prohibit the removal, renaming, or alteration of any statue, memorial, or monument over fifty years […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby believes that President Trump’s recent immigration and refugee order could have been improved by first consulting with Congress and other federal agencies. While Roby supports the intent of Trump’s travel ban, the order caused chaos at airports around the country due to a lack of clarity. “I’m glad […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Earlier this week, Governor Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) issued a strong rebuke of Birmingham’s decision to become a sanctuary city, and said that the state will not support such a venture. In an official statement, Gov. Bentley clarified his support for federal law, and the new immigration policies of President Donald J. Trump. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump formally nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the ninth seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Alabama Congressional Delegation could not be happier. “After the untimely death of the conservative lion Justice Antonin Scalia, I strongly believed that the American people deserved a voice in filling this […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A day later than expected, the U.S. Senate Judiciary voted to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General by an 11-9 party-line vote. Sessions’ confirmation now goes to the floor, where his Republican colleagues are expected to approve him. Sessions’ nomination was originally supposed to come to a vote […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — They call it the Rocket City for a reason. On Monday, production company Aerojet Rocketdyne announced its plan to build a new rocket engine in Huntsville, which will create 100 new jobs. The new engine, the ARI, will serve as a replacement to the Russian-made RD-180. A liquid rocket motor, the ARI […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Democrats effectively delayed the Judiciary Committee’s vote to approve Sen Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), which is the first step required for him to become the next Attorney General of the United States. The latest instance of fallout from President Trump’s refugee and immigration executive order, Session’s nomination has come under increased scrutiny […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Approximately 100 protestors flooded the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting immigration and acceptance of refugees. Protestors chanted “No hate, No fear, immigrants are welcome here!” and “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here!” throughout the afternoon. Last week, President Trump […]

The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for a delay in confirmation for Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), President Trump’s pick for Attorney General, until the recent executive order on immigrants and refugees from Muslim-majority countries is rolled back. “We’ve got [attorney general nominee] Jeff Sessions, who we’re told was involved somehow in the drafting of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) warned Alabamians to be on the lookout for income tax scams this season that could lead to identity theft. In a post on his official website, Strange noted what Alabamians should watch out for and offered tips to keep from falling prey to certain tax preparers […]

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms is the seventh best in the nation, according to the reviewers at Golf Advisor. The popular golfer’s website ranked the top 50 golf courses in the United States for 2016, and based its evaluations on architecture, course layout, history, staff friendliness, pace of play, and overall […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Renowned conservative radio talk show host Rick Burgess wants to make one thing abundantly clear: he loves his daughter. Brandi Burgess’ announcement to the world that she is bisexual earlier this month provided ample fodder for the left, leading to accusations that the Christian co-host of Rick & Bubba disowned his daughter […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Without a single vote in favor, the Birmingham Board of Education rejected the applications for two charter schools during its meeting on Tuesday. Currently, 13 of the city’s schools have received failing grades, and community activists have had enough. During the meeting, many spoke up about how Birmingham’s schools are not presenting […]

MABLETON, Ga. — It does not take a genius to know that attempting to rob a gun store is a bad idea. But two armed men in Mableton, Georgia had to find out the hard way when they held up Dixie Gun and Pawn Store on January 11. The store’s owner, Jimmy Groover, had a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jeff Sessions'(R-Ala.) journey to become the next U.S. Attorney General has been delayed by Democrats seeking to “do their due diligence.” The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Sessions today, but Senate rules allow for such a move to be pushed back one week if it is on the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alabama connections to the Trump Administration keep getting stronger and stronger. Today, it was announced that Peter J. White, Legislative Counsel to Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5), will be joining President Trump’s White House Domestic Policy Council as Senior Policy Analyst. “Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District’s loss is President Donald Trump’s gain. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Donald J. Trump officially sworn-in as the forty-fifth President of the United States, the majority of Alabama’s congressional delegation is eager to work with the new unified Republican government. After successfully stonewalling the majority of former President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda, Alabama Republicans are excited to finally have a president they […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabamians cannot get enough of Rick & Bubba. Over the years, the show has grown to national renown, and it is currently syndicated in 15 states. On Friday, the popular conservative talk show hosts invited back Chris Adler to bid the Obama Administration farewell via country song. Throughout his tune, Adler pokes […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the waning days of his presidency, Barack Obama has officially refused to pardon forward Alabama Governor Don Siegelman (D). The President informed Siegelman’s legal team of his decision on Thursday. The disgraced one-term Alabama governor has spent most of the past nine years in a federal prison after facing conviction on […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) wants to ensure Alabamians right to carry a gun without a permit. On Wednesday, he pre-filed legislation to remove current Second Amendment restrictions embedded in the state’s laws. “Alabama should be leading the way on constitutional gun rights. More than ten states across the country already allow […]