Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl reacted to his party losing a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday in a special election he says Democrats “got lucky” in winning. Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in House District 10 with 62% of the vote. Lands campaigned on a staunchly pro-abortion […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians to register to vote before the upcoming April 16 primary runoff elections. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Allen. “I am proud to know that the Primary Election was […]

According to WRBL, an illegal immigrant was arrested and charged with rape in the first degree of a 14-year-old female in Enterprise, Alabama. The victim, according to court documents, was “physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.” Pablo Mendoza, 23, was arrested on March 25 by Enterprise Police and booked into the Coffee County Jail. He is […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced some exciting economic news for the state on Tuesday. Ivey revealed that in 2023, companies from across the globe invested over $6.4 billion into the Yellowhammer State. She also said that the investments primarily came from companies launching operations in Alabama or expanding existing facilities. “We continue to make significant progress […]

The U.S. Navy announced its signature community outreach initiative is coming to Montgomery, Alabama: Navy Week. As a week of programming and events sets course for Montgomery, Navy officials hope to give interested Alabamians the opportunity to learn about the branch, meet those who serve, and showcase the Navy’s unique importance to American security. This […]

A Republican candidate in the upcoming Alabama House District 27 special election, Billy Ray Todd of Guntersville, was reportedly attacked by a woman while campaigning in Walmart. Todd said the woman was initially pleasant, but once the conversation went to politics, education – in particular, gender – she became combative and violent. “I’m out campaigning, […]

After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university’s board of trustees. “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to close the College after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program on which […]

Award-winning singer and songwriter Riley Greene got some exciting news recently. The Jacksonville native was selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 14th Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. As part of his duties, Green will give drivers the order to “Start Your Engines!” Country music star Riley Green named Grand Marshal for Children’s […]

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain showed up in Coaling, Alabama on Sunday to rally supporters and pitch union membership in an ongoing effort by his group to unionize Mercedes-Benz U.S. International employees in Alabama. As the first major automotive manufacturing facility to break ground in the state, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz development began a catalyst […]

Voters in House District 10 in Madison County go to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their next State Representative. The special election pits Democratic nominee Marilyn Lands against Republican Teddy Powell. Marilyn Lands has made national headlines for her hard progressive stances on social issues in bright red Alabama. Lands has taken staunchly pro-abortion […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is calling on voters to maintain increased vigilance after his office received reports of a “misleading” and unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms. The groups responsible for the forms, according to Allen, are the Voter Participation Center and Center for Voter Information. Both groups are allegedly run […]

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, a Chinese national was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for arson and illegal firearm possession. Last week, a federal judge sentenced 30-year-old Xiaoqin Yan without the eligibility of parole. According to court records and evidence presented at Yan’s June 2023 trial, on […]

As lawmakers continue to debate the issue of gambling, Alabama’s top Senator said he believes the higher chamber did a good job with the bill they passed. Earlier this month, the Alabama Senate passed a compromise gambling bill that is very scaled back compared to the version passed by the House. Senate Pro Tem Greg […]

The Alabama Legislature has used 17 of its 30 legislative days in the 2024 regular session. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reflected on the accomplishments of this session with Capital Journal’s Todd Stacy on Friday. “I think this session is almost like having two sessions in one,” Speaker Ledbetter said. “We have got […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee took up SB232, which would enable the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer health benefits to its members and their families.  While ALFA currently offers insurance products such as life, auto, and rental coverage to members and consumers, under current law, 501(c)(5) nonprofit organizations and those […]

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill Friday, which, if passed by the Senate, will avert a partial government shutdown. The package of six funding bills passed the House by a 286-134 vote. The legislation funds the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, and State, as […]

Global venture firm and accelerator network, gener8tor, selected 15 Alabama based startup businesses to participate in the company’s gBETA program. The program will last for seven weeks, designed to set a path for startups to pursue investment opportunities. Startup founders will also receive intensive concierge coaching and access to gener8tor’s national network of mentors, customers, […]

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Oak Grove High School in protest of Oak Grove’s motto surrounding its football team, “God, Team, Me.” The motto, according to AL.com, is displayed prominently in the team’s locker room and its own team shirts as well as a separate bible verse being included on the […]

Elected leaders across Alabama continue to speak out against the Biden administration’s border policies after video of migrants rushing the border went viral Thursday. The video taken by The New York Post showed several hundred illegal immigrants rushing National Guard troops at the southern border in El Paso. According to FOX News, it was 300 […]

In March, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) introduced HB280 to further combat a growing fentanyl crisis impacting youth and teenage Alabamians more and more each year. Lovvorn’s bill is entitled the “Price Hornsby Act” in honor of a 17-year-old high school student from Auburn, whose life was tragically cut short due to fentanyl poisoning in […]

A facility to educate and train prospective energy sector professionals is set to be built in Jasper, Alabama. Beyond a new state-of-the-art building, a comprehensive program will also provide aid to employees and job seekers all the way through their pathway into a strong, lifelong career. The Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center and Network will […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced it awarded $5.8 million to the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board for improvements to the local region’s water tanks, to conduct thorough audits, lead design work, and assist with the application process of drinking water and sewer related projects. “ADEM’s goal is getting Prichard to the point […]

Uniti Fiber, a provider of infrastructure solutions, is installing nearly 65 miles of “middle mile” broadband in Alabama’s Black Belt region. The project is funded by a $4.2 million grant. Middle-mile projects, according to Uniti, reduce the costs and labor for providers to extend services to unserved businesses and households. This broadband project will serve […]

Alabama is currently experiencing a period of rapid population growth. In one particular county, that growth has been more pronounced. The Baldwin County metro, according to newly published data from the U.S. Census Bureau, is now not only the fastest growing metro area in the state, it is also one of the top 10 fastest […]