The NCAA has announced that its Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC), in conjunction with the NCAA office of inclusion, is recognizing Auburn University Director of Athletics Allen Greene and four other individuals as “Champions of Diversity and Inclusion for their work in supporting ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups and individuals.” According to a release, […]

MONTGOMERY — Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Val Show” broadcast live from inside the Alabama State Capitol on Thursday morning, interviewing Governor Kay Ivey, members of her cabinet and prominent state legislators. The interview came ahead of the third day of the legislature’s 2021 regular session and two days after Ivey’s annual State of the State […]

Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville voted against Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, the Fiscal Year 2021 budget reconciliation package.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin filed his year-end report, showing $1,003,783 raised with $1,000,756 cash on hand for his reelection campaign

Congressman Mo Brooks will continue to serve on the influential House Armed Services Committee (HASC) for the 117th Congress.

The Alabama Senate passed Senator Arthur Orr's SB 30, providing limited liability protections to businesses against COVID lawsuits.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed a legislative package designed to improve military investment across the Yellowhammer State.

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday met for the second day of the 2021 regular session. Both chambers gaveled in for relatively brief periods of time, but the day’s committee schedule was pretty packed. Here’s a rundown of the day’s proceedings:

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday was appointed to four Senate standing committees.

Alexander Shunnarah has launched Shunnarah Vail Trial Attorneys, P.C., a joint venture with former Hollis, Wright & Clay attorney Tyler Vail.

U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of the top 25 hotels in Alabama, and the biggest winner was the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution honoring the life and legacy of baseball legend and Mobile native Hank Aaron.

The bill would provide a “safe harbor” against frivolous coronavirus lawsuits, however it does not offer blanket immunity.

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would allow the delivery of beer, wine and liquor...

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield on Tuesday announced that he has hired Caroline Franklin to serve as his communications director.

U.S. Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday voted against two more cabinet nominations made by President Joe Biden.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement reacting to Governor Kay Ivey's 2021 State of the State Address.

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday began its 2021 regular session. Both chambers gaveled in at noon to begin the third year of the current quadrennium, ahead of Governor Kay Ivey’s State of the State Address being delivered virtually at 6:30 p.m. instead of the usual fanfare inside the State Capitol. Across the street […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening delivered her 2021 State of the State Address in a virtual format.

Alabama Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed submitted to the body updated Standing Committee assignments made by the Senate’s Committee on Assignments.

Senator Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) on Tuesday officially became the majority leader of the Alabama State Senate.

Governor Kay E. Ivey (R-AL) will deliver her 2021 State of the State Address at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2.

Greg Reed (R-Jasper) on Tuesday was elected by his colleagues to serve as president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate.

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) has selected Amy Hubbard Marlowe to serve as executive director of the de facto teachers union.