CLEVELAND, Ohio — One Alabama woman is making history at the Republican National Convention this week as the youngest delegate in attendance. Kathleen Moore, 18, is a student at Auburn University and the daughter of State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). Despite her young age, Kathleen wanted to make a difference in this historic election. “I […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the wake of attacks on police officers in Dallas, Texas and Baton Rogue, Louisiana, Governor Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) announced that the state capitol building will be illuminated blue every night this week to honor law enforcement. “Alabama joins the rest of the nation in praying for the men and women who […]

The past seven years have been a nightmare for conservatives at the U.S. Supreme Court. Or have they? Despite the tremendous press the Obama Administration has received for its landmark wins at the nation’s highest court, the 44th president has had an abysmal record defending the actions of the federal government under his leadership. Thanks […]

No one looks forward to a trip to the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles, but thanks to the the 1st Foundation, helping America’s hero dogs and war veterans is now as easy as buying a license plate. 1st Foundation’s mission is to help place retired military dogs that need rehabilitation with veterans who could use […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Republican National Convention is in full swing and delegates are set to nominate Donald J. Trump for President later this week. But before the big reveal and balloon drop, the convention stage will serve as a pedestal displaying the GOP’s political talent and leadership from across the country. Dozens of high […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — One of this summer’s most anticipated movies will showcase some incredible technology that was developed, designed, and manufactured in Alabama. The latest Bourne action film will feature the biotechnology of Huntsville-based Advanced Optical Systems (AOS), a company that has designed gadgets for real life soldiers and spies. The Bourne films are a […]

Although a new federal education law gives more power to the states, Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL2) is still highly suspicious of meddling from Washington. In a letter written to Alabama officials tasked with implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the North Alabama Representative asked them to notify her of any “troublesome activity.” The […]

Every prisoner has a story, but very few of them have one quite as wild as Eugene Gourevitch. Currently serving a five-year prison sentence in a federal facility in Montgomery, the UC Berkeley-educated financier was convicted of wire fraud related to insider trading. Now working as a prison library aide Andy Dufresne style, the inmate […]

MOBILE, Ala. — If you’re trying to catch ’em all, you better stay away from one Alabama cemetery. Mobile Gardens has officially banned people from playing the popular game Pokémon Go on its property, citing the need for a cemetery to be a place of peaceful reflection. Gardens President Timothy Claiborne told WKRG-TV that Pokémon […]

OPELIKA, Ala. — Thirty-five year-old Opelika resident Monzavious Edwards is headed to Rio for the Olympics. Representing the country of Nigeria, he will be the oldest competitor in the 100-meter dash. Edwards has been running for quite some time. With his dual citizenship, he has competed for both Nigeria and the United States at the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the U.S. House of Representatives approved a religious liberty amendment brought by Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL6), the Mayor of Washington, D.C. took to Twitter to slam the Alabama Congressman in typical liberal fashion. Another morally reprehensible attempt by @USRepGaryPalmer to undermine local control in DC & attack reproductive health decisions in […]

AUBURN, Ala. — One Auburn University student is taking on the tremendous task of running for the Alabama House seat formerly occupied by convicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard. Not only is the college junior trying to win the 79th district, but he is attempting to do so under the banner of the Libertarian Party. Gage […]

The magazine Southern Living has selected two Alabama locations to feature on its new list of the South’s Best Gas Station Restaurants. Blue Pacific in the Hoover Food Mart and Jasper’s Bayou Fresh Seafood both earned spots in the top ten. Blue Pacific has become well known for its tasty Thai food; not exactly something […]

Campaign finance experts at Market Watch have broken down where most of Trump’s donations are coming from, and Alabamians are outspending their fellow citizens from almost every other state. Coming in at number 7, Alabama beat out 43 states in overall percentage of political donations sent to Donald Trump. Alabama’s neighbor, Mississippi, finished first, and […]

Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL4) has released a video honoring the police officers in his district that can be appreciated all across the state and nation. Narrated by broadcaster Paul Harvey, the video attempts to answer difficult the question, “What is a police officer?” The answer, put simply, is “a little bit of everything.” “The […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — According to a recent analysis performed by education experts at The Washington Post, the University of Alabama is the nation’s fastest growing flagship school. With a gargantuan growth rate of 92 percent, UA has eclipsed other expanding SEC schools such as Arkansas, Florida, LSU, and Mississippi. According to the analysts, out-of-state enrollment […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an interview with Fox New’s Shannon Bream, Alabama Senator and Trump surrogate Jeff Sessions took to the airwaves to discuss how Trump’s plan for the economy is the best for poor African-Americans. “[This election] is about, who can fix this economy, who can put us on the right track,” he said. […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — While many across the country are protesting the police, one Birmingham man is thankful for their courageous efforts to save his life. On May 14, Thirty-year-old Jonathan Taylor was shot twice on Georgia Road in Gate City. Luckily, three Birmingham police officers arrived at the scene and helped keep him alive until […]

RAINBOW CITY, Ala. — The small Alabama town of Rainbow city will be hosting an event Friday night to support law enforcement officials in light of the attack on police officers in Dallas, Texas. Held at Rainbow City’s town hall, the night of prayer and thanks will start at 7:45 PM. On Thursday night, five […]

OPELIKA, Ala. — Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has been sentenced to prison. Circuit Judge Jacob Walker ruled today that Hubbard will spend four years in prison and pay a $210,000 fine. Prosecutors recommended an 18 year sentence with 5 served in prison and 13 on probation. The state also requested a restitution […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Minority participation in Greek Like at the University of Alabama is up 91.5% since 2012, and the Tuscaloosa campus is preparing to fully implement a new “inclusion” plan that could continue breaking down the racial barriers on campus. The new model, which began partial implementation in 2013, creates avenues to report discriminatory […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After dismissing a similar effort from Texas, the Federal Government is now taking efforts to block Alabama’s lawsuit that would prevent the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state. Both the Lone-Star and Yellowhammer States sued the Federal Government in January to prevent the refugees from settling within their borders. After the […]

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the original members of the Tuskegee Airmen, died on Saturday at age 94 in New York. According a New York NBC affiliate, Brown had fallen ill late last year and had a pacemaker installed. Cause of death is not known at this time. During World […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One year ago last Friday, American citizen Kathryn Steinle was killed in San Francisco by an illegal alien and Alabama’s Senators are demanding action be taken to ensure her death was not in vain. “Today’s anniversary of the tragic death of Kathryn Steinle serves as a reminder that we must take action […]