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. “[D]o you believe a majority of people in your […]

With college football moving in to October, Alabama’s favorite teams are ready to tackle week six matchups. Troy beat Georgia State on Thursday, but all of the Yellowhammer State’s other teams play on Saturday. Alabama and Auburn are back to playing SEC schools, both away from home. You can find all of the state’s Saturday […]

In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on “First Take” Friday, former Florida Gator and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow tore into University of Alabama students for their poor attendance at recent home football games. This came after coach Nick Saban, along with some of his current players and UA Athletic Director Greg Byrne, earlier this […]

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. She also reaffirmed the […]

In an interview with CNN 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. “Well, I don’t think there was a lot that would corroborate it,” Jones said […]

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. Called “Alabama Students Voting No on Amendment 2,” the PAC was not formed […]

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. In a press release on Wednesday, UAH discussed how the industry’s boom is a “rising tide” that “lifts all boats.” The Yellowhammer […]

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 2017, the hospital was ranked as a three (out of five) star facility. Now, it has the lowest possible score […]

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. Birmingham’s LaShundra Glenn Smith recently shocked guests at her own birthday celebration by walking in, with the help of leg braces and a walker. She has been using a […]

In a consistent, tight-rope display of talking a lot but saying nothing, Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox refused to tell Alabamians whether he supports Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. The verbal acrobatics came in three separate television interviews this week, all in-which Maddox was asked directly about the topic. […]

According to the Guardian, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is not happy with the supplemental FBI probe of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. This comes after Jones told reporters on a Thursday conference call that he would review the report but, in all likelihood, still vote  “no” on confirming the nominee. The Guardian reported that Jones “found […]

In Thursday interview on FM Talk 1065’s “Midday Mobile,” Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) criticized Senate Democrats over their handling of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process. “It’s just a zoo over there,” Byrne remarked. The Republican from southwest Alabama lamented that the Democrats, along with the national news media, are feeding out-of-control liberal protesters, and even further, destroying […]

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 potential presidential candidate by world-famous data analyst and political prognosticator Nate Silver. The projection, which was posted Wednesday, came as part of what essentially was […]

Despite significant fundraising success and early predictions of a tight race, recent polling has shown that Democratic nominee Judge Bob Vance is trailing Associate Justice Tom Parker in the race to become Alabama’s next Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court by a lot. Vance has raised a formidable $810,547.19 in total funds, with $550,453.82 […]

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. Palmer said he only caught some of Kavanaugh’s opening statement last Thursday, but something in particular “really resonated” with him. “[Kavanaugh] said, […]

Per WBRC, a local school bus got caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two youths in separate cars Wednesday in Anniston. Thankfully, no children were aboard the bus, which was hit, and the driver was unharmed. Authorities say the school bus was pulling out of a parking lot when it was caught in […]

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. The PAC, called Alabama for Healthy Families, received the large donation from San Jose, California-based “Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mar Monte,” according to a mandatory […]

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. Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-4), whose district spans a vast, relatively rural stretch of the Yellowhammer State, applauded the news and stressed […]

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. This funding included significant money for Alabama, […]

On the heels of Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) last week announcing her firm “no” vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Alabama Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) announced his endorsement of the liberal senator on Twitter. The stated reason for Jones’ vocal support of the out-of-state Democrat? McCaskill’s opponent is backing a lawsuit that […]

Polling and fundraising numbers have consistently shown 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 pattern. On Tuesday, NBC News and SurveyMonkey released polling showing Ivey with a 51 – 26 percent […]

Governor Kay Ivey led 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. “This is a great day for Bessemer, a great day for Amazon and a great day […]

After receiving the death penalty for the 1985 killing of Mobile police officer Julius Schulte, Vernon Madison still lives on the taxpayers’ dime to this day. Now, with Madison’s appeal in front of the United States Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments on the case on Tuesday, Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran is worried that […]