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In an interview on CNN's "New Day" on Friday, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) conceded that he was potentially ignoring the majority of his constituents by voting against Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court, however, Alabama's junior senator dismissed the importance of that likelihood.
With college football moving in to October, Alabama’s favorite teams are ready to tackle week five matchups.
In an interview with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, former Florida Gator and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow tore into students at the University of Alabama for their poor attendance at recent home football games.
After Friday morning's cloture vote, which saw Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) vote "yes" and Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) vote "no" on advancing Judge Brett Kavanaugh to a final confirmation vote likely to occur Saturday evening, Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan made a clear distinction between the state's two senators.
In an interview with CNN on Friday morning, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) admitted there was no corroboration found in the FBI's supplemental investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, however, Alabama's junior senator is a "no" vote on the Supreme Court nominee regardless.
Alabama's proposed Amendment Two to the state constitution is drawing heavy attention from out-of-state liberal groups, with Planned Parenthood now being joined by the Arlington, VA-based "Feminist Majority Foundation" in forming its own PAC in the state to oppose the pro-life amendment.
With the help of in-state research universities like the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH), Alabama’s bioscience industry is rapidly becoming an economic driver, according to a recent report from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.
According to annual ratings released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday, the VA hospital in Montgomery has plummeted to become one of the worst in the nation this past year.
In what CBS 42 is calling "a walk to remember," an Alabama woman who was paralyzed 11 years ago held a different kind of surprise birthday party.
In a consistent, tight-rope display of talking a lot but saying nothing, Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox refused to say whether he supports Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
According to the Guardian, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is not happy with the supplemental FBI probe of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
In an interview Thursday on FM Talk 1065's "Midday Mobile," Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) tore into Senate Democrats over their handling of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process.
Per CBS 42, patients at Children’s of Alabama experienced quite the surprise Wednesday when “Superheroes” scaled the building and waved to the real heroes inside. Watch:
Amidst a hail of criticism from Alabamians regarding his announced "no" vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) was suggested as a presidential candidate by world-famous data analyst Nate Silver.
Despite significant fundraising success and early predictions of a tight race, recent polling has shown that Democratic nominee Judge Bob Vance is badly trailing Associate Justice Tom Parker in the race to become Alabama's next Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court.
In an interview Wednesday on Talk 99.5's "Matt & Aunie Show," Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) discussed Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process and the true motives behind the Democrats opposing the Supreme Court nominee.
Per WBRC, a local school bus got caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two youth in separate cars Wednesday in Anniston.
Planned Parenthood Southeast's Alabama PAC, which was formed to oppose the state's proposed pro-life "Amendment Two," received a $50,000 dark-money contribution from California on Monday to aid in their efforts.
High-speed "Fixed Wireless Internet" for rural and underserved locations is now available to residents and small businesses in parts of 39 counties across the state of Alabama, per a press release issued on Tuesday.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday announced more than $70 million in grant funding to "bolster school security, educate and train students and faculty, and support law enforcement officers and first responders who arrive on the scene of a school violence incident," according to a press release.
On the heels of Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) last week announcing her firm "no" vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) announced his endorsement of the liberal senator on Twitter.
Polling and fundraising numbers have consistently showed Governor Kay Ivey with a huge advantage over her Democratic challenger and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, and with only 34 days until the November 6 General Election, new evidence has emerged reaffirming the overwhelming pattern.
Governor Kay Ivey lead a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of internet retail giant Amazon's construction of a technologically advanced fulfillment center in Bessemer that will employ 1,500 Alabama workers once the sprawling facility is fully operational in 2019.

