MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg) on Monday prefiled a “born-alive” bill that would be known as “Gianna’s Law.” The legislation, HB 237, is named after a survivor of an attempted abortion who now travels the world telling her story. Shaver has met the woman (Gianna Jessen) and called her an inspiration. Shaver originally introduced a […]

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED is now seeking applicants for the 2021 edition of the company’s “Pay It Forward” program, which aims to provide African-American students with enhanced opportunities to celebrate their achievements and further their success. Normally, this program is a week-long, in person experience; however, students will participate virtually this year due to the […]

State Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee) has again introduced a bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in the state of Alabama. Currently, state law only requires that children begin attending school at age six for first grade. All children who are six-years-old on or before December 31 of a given year are entitled and required to […]

A bill is being sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) that would withdraw state tax abatements and other economic incentives from websites and social media companies that censor the speech of their users. The legislation was prefiled last Thursday ahead of the Alabama Legislature’s 2021 regular session, which begins on Tuesday, February 2. […]

Monday, February 1, is National Unclaimed Property Day, and there has never been a better time to search for your lost or forgotten money and property in Alabama. Nearly 33 million people across America – about one in every 10 – have unclaimed property. In the Yellowhammer State alone, State Treasurer John McMillan’s office holds more […]

Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank on Saturday confirmed it will not provide financing to CoreCivic to build two men’s prisons to be leased by the State of Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey is expected to sign a lease deal for the prisons as soon as Monday; a separate lease deal for one additional to-be-constructed men’s prison is still […]

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act of 2021 was officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, and all six Republicans in the chamber from Alabama have signed on as original cosponsors of the measure. Authored by U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), the legislation was also introduced during the previous Congress but […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Friday spoke with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin over the phone to discuss matters relating to the armed forces and national security priorities. The discussion came one week to the day that Austin was confirmed to lead the Pentagon. Shelby and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) both voted to support […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation this week kicked off its centennial festivities and recognized the 75th anniversary of Alfa Insurance at the organization’s home office in Montgomery. Founded on January 31, 1921, the Federation’s 100th anniversary is on Sunday and currently represents more than 350,000 member families through county organizations in all 67 Alabama counties. Jimmy […]

The Regions Foundation, the nonprofit initiative of Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank, on Friday announced a $25,000 commitment to help with immediate relief and long-term disaster recovery in Northern Jefferson County. This comes after an EF-3 tornado devastated Fultondale, Center Point and nearby areas on Monday evening. A release from Regions outlined that an initial allocation of […]

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is cashing in on the infatuation many in the national media had with his short stint in office. Jones on Friday announced he has decided to join CNN as a “political commentator.” His first appearance in this newfound role will come Friday afternoon on “The Lead,” the CNN show […]

After more than 10 years of offering group fitness classes, Iron Tribe Fitness is adding a program that offers semi-private training, giving members more tools to reach their personal nutrition, strength and fat-loss goals. The new program, which will run in addition to current classes, is named Iron Tribe Fitness PRIME and is currently being […]

Google this week announced that Alabama A&M University, Stillman College and Tuskegee University are joining its Grow with Google Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Career Readiness Program. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help black students prepare […]

Three people from Chattanooga have been arrested while allegedly looting a Fultondale home devastated by Monday night’s EF-3 tornado, the local police department announced on Thursday. The individuals — two adults and one juvenile — are charged with burglary in the third degree. The alleged looting incident has triggered a citywide curfew as recovery efforts […]

The Alabama Innovation Commission on Thursday released its interim report detailing the commission’s progress and momentum, as well as outlining four interim policy recommendations. Also known as Innovate Alabama, the commission was created by Governor Kay Ivey in July 2020 as Alabama’s first statewide commission focused on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The commission brings together […]

In an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) denounced the executive order issued last week by President Joe Biden allowing biological males to compete in female sports. The order allows transgender females — biological males who identify as females — to utilize female restrooms and locker rooms in K-12 schools […]

C Spire on Thursday announced that the company is ramping up an unprecedented growth project with a $1 billion investment over the next three years – the largest capital spend in its history — to accelerate the deployment of all-fiber Gigabit broadband internet. The announcement, made in a virtual press conference, includes a $500 million […]

Tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic impact are on the line in Alabama after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Wednesday to end the leasing of federal lands and offshore waters for oil and natural gas production. Speaking about that order, which included sweeping moves to end governmental […]

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday publicly declared that climate change is “a national security issue,” saying the Pentagon would begin comprehensively factoring in the issue in its decision making. Austin released a written statement following a press conference held at the White House featuring new Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday toured areas in Northern Jefferson County that were hit hard by severe weather on Monday evening. Before assessing damage both on the ground and via helicopter, Ivey held a press conference in Fultondale, which was devastated by an EF-3 tornado. At least one teenager was killed and 30 people were […]

The board of trustees of the Mazda Foundation on Wednesday announced the organization has awarded $450,000 to four entities as part of the foundation’s yearly grant giving, including two programs serving the Huntsville area. Grants were awarded to the Food Bank of North Alabama and AVID Center (funding a program in Madison). Additional grantees outside […]

The Bryan Harsin era will kick off on September 4 when the Auburn Tigers host Akron to begin the 2021 football season, the SEC announced Wednesday. Auburn will play seven home games this fall, including visits from traditional rivals Georgia on October 9 and Alabama to conclude the regular season November 27, the traditional slot […]

The 2021 University of Alabama football schedule was finalized Wednesday and features seven games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, four SEC road matchups and a neutral site opener against the Miami Hurricanes. The Crimson Tide will play that opening game on September 4 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This marks the seventh time in the Nick Saban era […]

The iconic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma officially reopened on Wednesday as a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property. Built in 1837, the hotel is the last pre-Civil War riverfront hotel in the Southeast and is a centerpiece of the Dallas County community’s rich history. Following the Civil War, the St. James Hotel was operated […]