7. The stock market closed at record highs, Ford sales spiked as they axed major EV plans; Hyundai and Kia posted record 2025 US sales with 8% and 7% growth respectively, as worries about tariffs and economic predictions appear off-base. 6. The Parlay Project, a Hoover-based Alabama non-profit founded by Nathan Burdette and Will Kadish, […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

Who’s up? Who’s down? Alabama political candidates for statewide office report fundraising totals for November.

7. A Washington Post poll showed Americans divided on President Donald Trump’s military action targeting Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela: 40% approve, 42% disapprove, and 18% unsure; Republicans strongly support at 74% approval, Democrats oppose at 76% disapproval, and independents lean against with higher uncertainty. 6. Alabama State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) announced retirement after 16 […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

The Alabama Crimson Tide's season came to a close on New Year's Day with an embarrassing defeat against the Indiana Hoosiers, and now the question is which players will stay and which will enter the transfer portal?

7. Alabama endured a humiliating 38-3 defeat to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, the program’s largest bowl loss ever, prompting calls for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to be removed, but he says he will channel the setback into future motivation. 6. Southeastern Conference schools experienced a 90%+ surge in Northeastern undergraduate enrollment from 2014-2023, […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of the Kalen DeBoer era on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, taking on the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff quarter-final with everything on the line for both teams. If you just took the helmets and logos of each team even only a […]

 What were the biggest stories of the year in Alabama politics and on the national scene? Can former Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) ride the lottery to victory in a gubernatorial race? What is Governor Kay Ivey’s legacy after 10 years as governor? Are we at war with Venezuela? All this and more […]

Immigrants from all over the world are being human trafficked into Alabama communities – and they are not coming to work.

7. Weather forecasts for the Rose Bowl predict rain and clouds for Alabama’s New Year’s Day game against Indiana, potentially the wettest since 1955. In other state football news, Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal, potentially becoming the top available player. 6. Three illegal immigrants from Latvia allegedly operated […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. Now that Michigan and Penn State have hired coaches, the “nonsense” stories about Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer can end. Even Paul Finebaum has now suggested that a Rose Bowl win over Indiana would solidify DeBoer’s legacy beyond Nick Saban’s shadow in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, which is a bit too much. 6. […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

 Can President Donald Trump sell his economic message? Will Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth enter the U.S. Senate race? Was AJ McCarron up 30+ points? Why did he drop out? Why didn’t Trump just ignore Rob Reiner’s death? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. A superflu bug is flying around the country with the nation’s hospitalization rate up 14.3 %, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 6. The disorderly conduct case against the Fairhope protester for wearing a large inflatable penis costume at a “No Kings” demonstration was delayed again to February 2026, as her […]

An out-of-state dark-money group called "Alabama Patients First" has launched an expensive attack on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

Jackson Hospital is set to close after years of financial ruin. In a last-ditch effort, its lenders are going after Blue Cross Blue Shield.

7. The silly rumors surrounding Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer are over after his team beat Oklahoma this weekend, and, of course, he has stated he has no interest in the Michigan head coaching vacancy, dismissing speculation despite the Wolverines’ pursuit and hope for an Alabama loss. 6. Turning Point USA’s AmFest featured plenty […]

Can President Donald Trump sell his economic message? Will Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth enter the U.S. Senate race? Was AJ McCarron up 30+ points? Why did he drop out? Why didn’t Trump just ignore Rob Reiner’s death? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca […]

Friday night, the Crimson Tide is playing in the College Football Playoff's biggest matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners.

7. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer expressed excitement for tonight’s CFP first-round matchup against Oklahoma in Norman, praising his team’s focus and pride; while ESPN’s Michael Wilbon speculated DeBoer might head to Michigan after a loss. 6. President Donald Trump announced the “Patriot Games,” featuring two high school athletes from each state in events celebrating […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.