Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recognized George Washington Carver’s “heroic, lasting legacy of scientific advancement and personal achievement made in the face of countless racist hurdles he had to overcome” on Tuesday during a speech from the House Floor. Brooks’ speech comes a little less than a month before the George Washington Carver historic marker unveiling […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that she has awarded $18.7 million in grants to help improve 58 Alabama communities. The funds from the Community Development Block Grant program will enable communities to provide water, improve roads and sewage systems, construct public community buildings and remove blight. “Community Development Block Grants are vital to Alabama communities […]

Republican Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-01) gave a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday where he slammed Democrats’ latest allegation of “bribery” against President Donald Trump. “Unfortunately, I must rise again because – like so many times before – the goalposts for impeaching President Trump have moved,” Byrne stated. “At this […]

The American Football Coaches Association announced Thursday that the Alabama football program, which had a 100% graduation rate for 2017-18, is among six recipients of the 2019 Academic Achievement Award. Others who received the honor this year include the Air Force Academy, Clemson, Louisville, Rice and Utah. The NCAA’s single-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) is […]

Former Auburn linebacker Takeo Spikes and former Tiger wide receiver Darius Slayton are returning to Auburn as part of the “Nissan Heisman House Tour” with ESPN’s Neil Everett. The event, which is scheduled to take place on November 16 in the Coca-Cola Tiger Fan Fest on the Nichols Center lawn, will allow fans to hear […]

Auburn University’s widely known golden eagle Nova, War Eagle VII, could potentially be in the early stages of heart failure, according to university veterinarians and a press release issued last week. “The 20-year-old male eagle received a biannual checkup in early October at the College of Veterinary Medicine followed by another echocardiogram Oct. 31.,” the […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions, once again. Alabama reported an all-time record of 731 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2019, surpassing the previous year’s total of 727 foster care adoptions in the state. “As Alabama sets another positive record, it is a privilege and […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday at a press conference that $28 million would be spent on 16 projects, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The 16 projects focus on “land acquisitions, research and recreational access improvements, which are included in the original intent and authorized […]

Representatives for Koch Foods joined Governor Kay Ivey and local leaders in Etowah County on Tuesday to announce that the company plans to invest more than $50 million to establish a grain storage and distribution facility in Attalla. In a press release, Koch Foods, which employs 3,000 people in Alabama, stated the “new poultry feed-mill […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama will participate in the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge. According to a press release, “the Girls Go CyberStart Challenge is a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities.” “Initiatives like the Girls Go CyberStart Challenge are critical because they help the next […]

The University of Alabama (UA) announced Tuesday that it had raised $202.7 million during the recently concluded fiscal year, which ended September 30. The $202.7 million came from a record-setting 63,277 donors for the University. “Our alumni and donors continue to steadfastly support and advance UA’s growth and impact as a national leader in higher […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that more than $1.4 million in grants are being awarded to continue the fight against illegal drugs in Alabama by “arresting those who buy or sell illegal drugs or falsely obtain prescription drugs.” According to a press release, the funds will be “distributed to the seven regional offices of the […]

For the second year in a row, the University of Alabama has received record external funding for research and other sponsored activities. A press release from the university stated, “[F]or the 2019 fiscal year, UA’s total sponsored awards reached nearly $132.5 million, an increase of more than 33% from the previous year.” Total sponsored awards […]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama announced this week that it will hold the Walk to END EPILEPSY in Birmingham on November 2, 2019. The Walk to END EPILEPSY, which will be held at Railroad Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., brings the community together “to affect change through care, advocacy, research, and education.” The […]

Republican Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-6) introduced on Friday Res. 640, a resolution condemning the global persecution of Christians. According to a press release, the resolution “recognizes that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world and condemns systemic persecution for faith-related reasons.” The resolution also “calls on the U.S. State Department to prioritize […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) introduced a House resolution Wednesday requiring impeachment related hearings, witness interviews and communications, document production and examinations, proceedings and other work be done in an open setting for public view. “House Democrats are conducting a hyper-partisan impeachment effort in the Capitol basement that even members of Congress are barred from attending,” […]

Tuesday, the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced they have partnered to give a total of $180,000 in scholarships, as well as mentors, to 50 students seeking a technical education certificate or associate degree in the automotive manufacturing industry. This is not the first time this has been done. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that ID Plastics LP, a manufacturer of a variety of technical plastic products, is set to open its first operation in Auburn, investing $9.8 million. “Our continued efforts and partnerships with local communities have led to another great manufacturer coming to Alabama,” Ivey said. “ID Plastics’ decision to select Alabama […]

United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Undersecretary Scott Hutchins recently traveled to Auburn University where he delivered a speech on climate change to faculty and students. “There are a lot of reasons for climate change, and there are a lot of things we need to do to prepare for it,” said Hutchins, an Auburn alumnus […]

Secretary of State John Merrill announced Monday that he will observe National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by hosting a cybersecurity seminar. The seminar, which is set to take place on October 18, will feature Mr. Bill Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. According to an online press release, the program “will educate […]

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-01) has announced the launch of his U.S. Senate campaign’s grassroots leadership team, which covers all 67 counties and includes “200 key community leaders,” according to a Monday press release. “It is an honor to have so many people from every corner of the state joining us in the fight to bring our […]

Gov. Kay Ivey joined Eniva executives and local leaders on Thursday to announce the company’s plan to invest $175 million to construct a wood pellet production plant in Sumter County, which will create an economic boost in West Alabama. The facility, which will be located at the Port of Epes Industrial Park, is expected to […]

State Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) was elected chairman of the Alabama legislature’s Joint Committee on Self-Driving Vehicles. The committee, which is composed of five state senators and five state representatives, was created by the state legislature in 2019 in order to “study all aspects of self-driving vehicles … including specifically, the issues of public safety […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Hal Taylor shared their message with Alabama residents on the importance of obtaining a STAR ID, which is a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal facilities. STAR ID, which was first introduced in […]