Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee on Thursday announced that Kevin Greeson, an Alabamian, died during the rioting on the U.S. Capitol Complex the previous day. Greeson, 55, was a resident of Athens. The police chief said he was one of three people to die from separate medical emergencies during Wednesday’s turmoil. One woman […]

Late Wednesday night, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) voted to reject the electors from Arizona and then Pennsylvania. These were the only two states formally objected to during a joint session of Congress to review and certify the Electoral College votes from each state. Four additional states (Georgia, Nevada, Michigan and Wisconsin) had House members lined […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday night voted 303-121 to certify the Electoral College votes from Arizona. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) made an objection to Arizona’s electors earlier in the day, and, after hours of turmoil, the House finished its deliberation on the matter shortly after 10:00 p.m. CST.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday night voted to reject the electors from Arizona, fulfilling his pledge from the previous day. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) made the objection earlier in the day, and, after hours of turmoil, the Senate finished its deliberation on the matter shortly after 9:00 p.m. CST.

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) will not be the next U.S. attorney general. It was reported widely on Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden will instead nominate Judge Merrick Garland to lead the Department of Justice. This comes after Democrats have appeared to win both U.S. Senate runoffs held Tuesday in Georgia, giving Democrats control […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) has released a statement “unequivocally” condemning the rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday. Brooks has been leading the congressional effort to challenge six states’ presidential electors, which had just begun when the chaos and violence erupted on Capitol Hill. The North Alabama congressman in his statement outlined that, […]

The United States Capitol Building on Wednesday was breached by rioters with both chambers in session. President-elect Joe Biden has called the still ongoing events “insurrection.” All rioters and demonstrators have been urged to leave the Capitol Hill area by President Donald J. Trump, along with other national Republican figureheads, including Vice President Mike Pence […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan on Wednesday issued a statement denouncing developing events on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Capitol Building was breached on Wednesday with both chambers in session considering certification of Electoral College results. Senators and representatives eventually had to be evacuated as rioters attempted to gain access to the […]

NASA on Wednesday is targeting the final test in its Green Run series, the hot fire, for as early as January 17. The hot fire is the culmination of the intensive, comprehensive Green Run test series, an eight-part campaign that gradually brings the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) — the world’s most […]

Huntsville-based Dynetics on Wednesday announced that the company has submitted its proposal for Option A of the Human Landing System (HLS) for NASA’s Artemis Program, which aims to return Americans to the surface of the moon by 2024 and eventually take the first humans to Mars. The Rocket City company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) on Wednesday signed onto a lengthy joint statement with more than 60 of his colleagues announcing their intent to reject electors from certain states, those where they believe a clear constitutional violation occurred during the 2020 presidential election. This joint statement, citing a December amicus brief from 126 GOP House members, […]

After winning the Heisman Trophy on Tuesday evening, Alabama Crimson Tide star DeVonta Smith immediately thanked his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To begin his live acceptance speech delivered virtually to the world, Smith declared, “First off, I’d like to thank God.” “Without Him, none of this would be possible,” he continued.

University of Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith on Tuesday evening was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy for the 2020 season. Smith becomes the first receiver since 1991 to win college football’s preeminent annual honor. He is now Bama’s third-ever winner of the award, after Mark Ingram in 2009 and Derrick Henry […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday announced he will formally object to the electors from Arizona when Congress meets in a joint session on Wednesday to review and certify the Electoral College results stemming from the 2020 presidential election. This comes after Tuberville over the weekend joined a group of Republican senators in calling […]

The Joe Moore Foundation for Teamwork on Monday presented the Alabama offensive line with the 2020 Joe Moore Award during a surprise virtual presentation in Tuscaloosa’s Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility. The Crimson Tide previously won this award recognizing the most outstanding offensive line unit in college football in its inaugural year in 2015, making […]

Helena Councilwoman Leigh Hulsey on Monday announced a Republican bid for the vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 73 seat. This comes after a special election was set last week by Governor Kay Ivey. This seat was held by State Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on […]

Mayor Randall Woodfin has been hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications, the City of Birmingham tweeted on Monday night. He tested positive for coronavirus and began isolating on Wednesday of last week. Woodfin reported “mild” symptoms at that time.

Five Alabama state representatives have written a letter thanking members of the state’s congressional delegation who have announced they will vote to reject electors from certain states when Congress meets on Wednesday to review and certify Electoral College results from the 2020 presidential election. The letter was authored by State Reps. Chip Brown (R-Mobile), Shane […]

Joann Bashinsky, the beloved Alabama philanthropist and heiress to the Golden Flake fortune, has died at the age of 89. Her passing was confirmed in a statement on Monday from her grandson, Landon Ash. Bashinsky had made headlines recently after being victimized by the Jefferson County probate system in an ongoing attempt to seize control […]

Star Alabama wide receiver and returner Jaylen Waddle is returning to practice on Tuesday, according to a Monday report. Per Alabama Media Group sources, Waddle could play for the Crimson Tide in the National Championship matchup against Ohio State next Monday, January 11.

Another Alabama congressman plans to vote on Wednesday to reject the electors from certain states when Congress meets to review and certify Electoral College results from the 2020 presidential election. Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) on Monday became the latest member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Yellowhammer State to voice his support for […]

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was reelected to her leadership post on Sunday in one of the closest speakership votes in modern history. Pelosi beat out House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) by only seven votes, with three members of Congress not voting and an additional three members voting “present.” Only one member […]

Coach Tuberville is now Senator Tuberville. U.S. Senator Thomas H. “Tommy” Tuberville (R-AL) was sworn into office on Sunday by Vice President Mike Pence upon the start of the 117th Congress. Tuberville, a resident of Lee County, won election on November 3 in a demolition of now-former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL). The Republican is now […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Saturday evening released a statement outlining his position on the role that Congress plays in certifying the electoral process. “As Congress will soon be faced with the actual counting of various states’ electoral votes for the next president of the United States on January 6, it is imperative that members […]