U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Saturday confirmed he will vote to reject certain states’ Electoral College submissions on January 6. Tuberville signed onto a joint statement led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and including nine additional Republican senators/senator-elects: Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Thursday announced that the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two hunter-harvested bucks from Tippah and Alcorn counties in northeast Mississippi. A release advised that these are the first CWD-positive detections for those counties. […]

The Supreme Court of Alabama on Thursday released a 6-2 decision ruling that a group of Alabama hospitals’ lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers will remain in Conecuh County Circuit Court. The suit was filed in September 2019 by 21 Yellowhammer State hospitals against more than 40 companies who produce, distribute and/or sell opioids […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 73. This seat was held by State Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on November 3. HD-73 represents portions of Shelby County. Ivey has set the house district’s special election […]

State Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted on Wednesday evening. “This is just another reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic and the need to ensure that we do everything we can to protect our family and friends until we can distribute a vaccine to everyone,” Hatcher added. “Meanwhile, please […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Wednesday evening announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “COVID-19 has made its way to my doorstep. I’ve tested positive but my symptoms are currently mild,” the mayor tweeted. “Remember, everyone – COVID is real. Please be safe and protect yourselves and your loved ones this holiday weekend,” […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday afternoon announced that he is quarantining after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. “[M]y wonderful running mate Louise tested positive so I am quarantining & taking care of her,” Alabama’s junior senator wrote on Twitter. “She’s not feeling too good but is ok, as am I with a […]

Travel departments within The New York Times and the Smithsonian Institute are marketing escorted tours to civil rights landmarks in Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma and Tuskegee during 2021, Alabama state tourism director Lee Sentell announced on Wednesday in a press release. The release advised that groups will begin arriving as early as March with more tours […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday announced another round of appointments to his Capitol Hill staff. The latest hires round out his Washington, D.C.-based team and again include strong Alabama ties. “Alabamians can rest assured that they will be well represented by an experienced and conservative team in Washington,” Tuberville said in a statement. […]

The Associated Press on Tuesday announced that University of Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been named as its player of the year for the 2020 college football season. Smith became the first ever player at his position to win the award, which was established in 1998. “In what could be a preview of the […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening passed a bill that would increase the latest round of direct COVID-19 relief payments to the American people. The vote was 275-134. The CASH Act would up the stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 per eligible adult. This proposal has been championed in recent days by President […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) is opposed to President Donald J. Trump’s request for Congress to significantly increase the amount of direct stimulus payments to the American people. Trump on Sunday signed into law the Fiscal Year 2021 omnibus appropriations package that had an additional, approximately $900 billion COVID-19 relief package attached to it. The legislation […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded about $5.8 million to several Alabama entities from proceeds issued to the state as part of a nationwide settlement against Volkswagen. The automotive giant was found in violation of the U.S. Clean Air Act in 2016 after installing software in approximately 590,000 vehicles which misled the amount of emissions said […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday morning released a video sharing a Christmas Eve message, including her favorite Christmas tradition. She explained that reading the biblical Christmas story found in Matthew with family and friends is her most cherished seasonal tradition. “We are so grateful that God loves us so much that He sent His only […]

Unfortunately, it looks like some media outlets are trying to give Alabamians the gift of fake news for Christmas. It started Wednesday morning when a reporter for ABC 33/40 tweeted, “The University of Alabama is under investigation by the federal government for improper ties to China.” Of course, the tweet did not call the ties […]

While 2020 has been a uniquely challenging time for our nation, the significant investments made in rural Alabama this year by the Trump administration will have positive effects for generations to come. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alone, the administration of President Donald J. Trump directly backed the Yellowhammer State to the tune […]

ESPN has named its 26-member All-America team for the unprecedented 2020 college football season, and six of the selections are from the University of Alabama. The network wrote that the All-America squad’s “offense, not surprisingly, has a distinct Alabama flavor.”

Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene on Tuesday evening announced the hire of new head football coach Bryan Harsin, confirming media reports. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Harsin to the Auburn family. He’s a proven winner whose record speaks for itself,” Greene said in a statement. The announcement comes after a search process that […]

Auburn has selected Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin to lead the Tigers football program, according to multiple reports. Yahoo Sports broke the news on Tuesday afternoon. Coincidentally, it was Harsin who succeeded Gus Malzahn as the head coach at Arkansas State in 2012. Now, Harsin will apparently repeat the feat on The Plains. Harsin, […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and the Alabama State Port Authority on Tuesday released respective statements lauding U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) for his continued support of Coastal Alabama in the comprehensive Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations package that was passed by Congress the previous day. A release from Stimpson noted that in the omnibus appropriations bill […]

Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Tuesday opened the Yellowhammer State’s pitch to house the permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command. Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal was recently confirmed as one of six finalists for the HQ. Space Command was approved by Congress in 2018, and President Donald Trump subsequently directed its elevation as the 11th functional […]

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on Monday both voted to pass an omnibus appropriations package that contains all 12 Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) spending bills and majorly benefits Alabama. The comprehensive legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, also included about $900 billion in additional COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans and businesses. The measure […]

Historic Hotels of America on Monday announced the winners of its annual Awards of Excellence for 2020. After analyzing more than 250 member nominees, the organization has once again honored a Coastal Alabama gem for representing the “pinnacle” of industry excellence. The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa was named as the nation’s “Best […]

The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday released the winners of its annual awards, as well as the members of the respective All-SEC teams, for the 2020 football season. Following their historic undefeated regular season and SEC Championship Game victory, it came as no surprise that the University of Alabama Crimson Tide dominated the honors, taking home […]