Ahead of the 2024 state legislative session commencing on Tuesday, the majority caucuses of both the House and Senate are releasing their platform and policy priorities. The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced its platform, “Leadership That Works!” According to the Caucus, House GOP members unanimously agreed to prioritize during the 2024 regular legislative session. “Since […]

At a Leidos facility in Huntsville, the next chapter of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capability is being written. The company announced its Enduring Shield rocket system, a ground-based technology, capable of eliminating fast-moving aerial threats, successfully cleared a critical milestone in its global delivery. Days later, members of the Leidos team who helped design, develop and build […]

When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled. Given the chaos in D.C., the lack of direction from government agencies, and Joe Biden’s blatant ignorance, the responsibility falls solely on state governments to restore order, protect our rights, and […]

Robins & Morton caught the Auburn spirit this week when it celebrated the topping out of the Graduate Auburn hotel. During the ceremony to celebrate installing the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project, the Birmingham construction firm hosted a raptor demonstration featuring, of course, a golden eagle. “Auburn is truly one […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl released his fifth television ad on Friday. In the 30-second spot, Carl (R-Mobile) promotes Alabama’s legacy of peanut farming — while also roasting the “liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas” he’s taken on in Washington during his time in Congress. “Capitol Hill is full of liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas, but I’ve […]

State Senator April Weaver announced plans at a press conference on Thursday to introduce a bill that will raise the penalties on falsely reporting a crime and/or transmitting a false report alleging imminent danger to a person or the public. If passed, the two offenses will change from Class A misdemeanors to Class C felonies. […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) appealed a trial court order permitting unsuccessful license applicants to depose commissioners on an expedited basis. The unsuccessful applicants, now plaintiffs in civil lawsuits against the AMCC, secured an order permitting depositions of the commissioners based on their accusations that commissioners have broken the law by holding […]

As part of a new national $350 million settlement, Alabama will be receiving close to $5.5 million to help combat the opioid crisis plaguing the state, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced. The settlement comes after Publicis Health, a global marketing and communications firm that worked with several opioid related companies, admitted its conduct had […]

Former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon has been disciplined by the NCAA for his role in a gambling scandal which he was fired for last April. Bohannon, by the NCAA’s word had “violated NCAA wagering and ethical conduct rules when he knowingly gave information to an individual he knew to be betting on an Alabama […]

The Port of Mobile’s growing economic impact on Alabama continues to multiply — with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. According to a study commissioned by the Alabama Port Authority, it generated a $98.3 billion economic impact for the state in 2023. That represents a $13 billion jump from 2022’s impact. “While our Gulf […]

After some of the highest-profile retirements in modern Alabama history, the state’s most recognizable meteorologist took to social media to reassure his audience that he has no plans of any kind to retire. James Spann said Rick and Bubba’s Thursday morning announcement seems to have prompted some rumors that he too was bringing his time […]

The 2024 Alabama state legislative session begins next week, February 6th. As lawmakers prepare to utilize 30 total working days to complete the business of the people, including passing a state budget, political groups and elected officials themselves are releasing the priorities they wish to accomplish. “The Alabama Republican Party is strongly committed to supporting […]

This week, the Alabama Medical Association announced an effort to help reduce delays in prior authorizations. Alabama physicians say a new federal rule may help patients in government-sponsored health programs get more timely treatment — but action is still needed that applies to private insurance plans. The new rule from the U.S. Centers for Medicare […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is marking February as Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. In a video message thanking Alabama teachers and encouraging students, Tuberville outlined the importance of CTE for not just Alabama’s students, but the overall well-being of the entire state, particularly its workforce. “This is a very important month for students and […]

Auburn wide receiver and member of the College Football Hall of Fame Terry Beasley passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 73. Beasley remains Auburn’s all-time leader in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns with 141 career receptions for 2,507 yards and 29 career touchdowns. He was one of the best players in […]

After three decades of laughter, authenticity, perspective, personality and community, the iconic radio duo Rick & Bubba announced that 2024 will be final year of their trademark show. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey first teamed up in 1994. Now, after 30 years together, they announced their Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ will be coming […]

Alabama is a conservative state, and the citizens of our state have never shied away from standing up for their values. In Alabama, there are bedrock principles by which we live and govern. We’re steadfast in our faith in God. We defend the rule of law. We protect individual freedoms and innocent life. We work […]

Major improvements are coming to downtown Alexander City’s water lines thanks to a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. The grant will be combined with additional funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission to complete the task. The goal of the updates is to provide residents and businesses in the area with […]

On Monday night, several candidates running in the March 5, 2024 Republican primary in Alabama addressed the Butler County GOP Executive Committee. Alabama’s new 2nd Congressional District is almost evenly split between Black and White voters, therefore the possibility of the seat flipping from Republican to Democratic control is present. Local, state and federal Republican […]

According to the state, most of Alabama’s public fishing lakes are set to go back to regular hours of operation come February. Jonathan Brown, State Lake Supervisor for the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR),  shared new information about the change. “Many state lakes have […]

AE Industrial Partners — an aerospace, defense and industrial services private equity firm based out of Boca Raton, Florida and its affiliate Rocket Shoals — have acquired what was formerly the site of National Steel Car with plans to reinvent the Colbert County location as an “aerospace center of excellence.” The facility, which is 2.27 […]

A mobile, on-site fuel delivery startup headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama has shown tremendous growth in several key areas over the past few years. Fuel Fox, founded by Ben Morris in 2018, offers a unique service that operates like a mobile gas station. It delivers gas directly to its members’ vehicles, which can be parked at […]

Last year, the state returned more than $50 million in unclaimed funds to their owners. Alabama is currently holding more than $1 billion in unclaimed funds for citizens. And, the state may be “holding a present for you,” said State Treasurer Young Boozer in announcing Thursday as “National Unclaimed Property Day.” According to his office, […]

According to Birmingham’s ABC 33/40, the City of Homewood’s finance director has said state auditors are reviewing the Birmingham suburb’s financial records. The state is reportedly looking into expenditures, contracts, city policies and if the city is complying with its own policies. Robert Burgett, the city finance director, told ABC 33/40 News that it is […]