Mary Pat Lawrence’s incredible career is the result of combining her unique skill set with a passion for making change. From the time she was young, Lawrence knew she wanted to strive to make change on a large scale. Born and raised in a small town in Alabama, she had high hopes of moving to […]

Infirmary Health of Mobile is partnering with UAB Health Systems to expand cancer care options for patients in the Gulf Coast area. Now an affiliate of UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Infirmary Health will allow patients in Mobile and Baldwin Counties to receive the care that they need without having to travel to Birmingham. With […]

In a press call with reporters Wednesday, Senator Tommy Tuberville addressed a recent proposal by Senator Chuck Schumer to investigate and possibly ban Zyn, a popular alternative nicotine encased in small white pouches which are designed to be placed in between the lip and gum much like standard dip pouches.

On Thursday, an execution will be carried out on an Alabama inmate through the use of nitrogen gas for the first time in U.S. history. Kenneth Smith survived his initial execution attempt in November 2022. Smith was arrested in 1988 for his part in the murder of Elizabeth Sennett, a pastor’s wife in Sheffield, Alabama. […]

If you're a NASA fan or just enjoy studying the final frontier, the U.S. Postal Service may have something new to interest you. The organization announced in statement this week that it is releasing a $9.85 priority mail stamp

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 27, which includes the areas of Arab, Guntersville, Union Grove and Grant. Wes Kitchens, who had held the position since 2018, now serves in the Alabama Senate in District 9, having won the seat on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 previously […]

Each chapter of Mary Andrews Carlisle’s 18-year tenure at Vulcan Materials Company has helped her to step into the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Each and every role I had in the past, and each and every manager I had in the past, prepared me for the role I have today. I […]

Representative Leigh Hulsey didn’t start out with aspirations to run for office, but as a leader by nature, she saw an active need in her community and decided to meet it. Her desire to see her community’s leadership advocate for those raising families became a catalyst to her winning the Alabama House of Representatives seat […]

State Senator Wes Kitchens assumed his position in the Alabama Senate today after receiving his oath of office at the Marshall County Courthouse. This comes exactly two weeks after a special primary election across Senate District 9 in which Kitchens avoided a run-off and did not face a general election challenger. Kitchens (R-Arab) now represents […]

No member of the Alabama Legislature has crafted a gaming bill to be introduced at the upcoming session that starts in two weeks, but it’s going to happen and will be up yet again for voters to decide whether or not it passes. That became clear Monday when the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber annual Alabama Legislative […]

An Alabama couple competed in the American Farm Bureau Federation's Achievement Award contest on Monday in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contest recognized the country's top young farm families.

Three years ago, Elizabeth “Liz” Pharo acquired the largest processor of uncontested divorces. After processing over 1 million divorces on the previous platform, the need for a hassle-free divorce alternative was essential thus, Divorce.com was launched.  “My purpose is really to pioneer modern divorce – getting rid of unnecessary trauma.” 42% of divorce costs between […]

Growing up the youngest of nine children in Florence, Janice Pride learned early on the value of working with others.   “When you’re in a large family, you don’t know any different,” she said. “So sharing bedrooms and sharing bathrooms and setting your alarm early so that you could take a shower and do your hair […]

According to the Alabama Association of REALTORS, the Yellowhammer State's housing market in December saw home sales remain down. The organization did report, however, that a variety of approaching seasonal and economic changes suggest that sales are likely to pick up within the coming months.

Alabamians are finally getting a look at what the highly anticipated Star Amphitheatre in Birmingham may look like upon completion. Renderings of the new venue were released for the first time this week and left many in the state eager and excited to take in a show at the Star.

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 […]

Candidates across the state have been denied access to appear on the ballot, in most cases, for failure to comply with Alabama law requiring candidates to submit a statement of economic interests form. This form requires candidates to lists sources of income and provide information about their household income and debt, if any. In the […]

At a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday in Tuscaloosa, UA President Stuart R. Bell declared the new Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center officially open. The center will be dedicated to undergraduate admissions and will also be a place for prospective students to meet for campus tours.

Liz Filmore is the first woman in the state’s over-200-year history to hold the position of Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama.  Sitting at her desk inside the state capitol in Montgomery, she reflects, “Being the first woman to serve in this role in this capacity is very humbling.”  “In most situations, the […]

The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund, formerly known as SBA List, bestowed an A+ rating on U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her advocacy in support of the sanctity of life.  “Katie Britt is an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and we could not be more excited to welcome her to the ranks of […]

In a letter to school superintendents, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth expressed strong support for integrating Bible-based, character-focused education in public schools. Ainsworth’s endorsement of LifeWise Academy, a national leader in this area, comes on the first day of School Choice week, a week of advocacy to encourage families to discover the traditional public, public charter, […]

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump won the Jefferson County Republican Party straw poll in a landslide. The event was held in Gardendale.  In the race for President of the United States, Trump came in first with 72% of the vote, Gov. DeSantis finished a distant second with 19%; businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. […]

Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap made history on Sunday afternoon in La Quinta, California, winning The American Express and becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. He also became the youngest amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1910. WOW! 🏆 20-year-old amateur Nick Dunlap is a […]

Alabama State Representative Laura Hall was first elected to House District 19 in 1993, and has enthusiastically served her state with an unwavering commitment to public service ever since. Throughout her tenure, she has tirelessly focused on education, healthcare, and community development initiatives. It’s no surprise that Rep. Hall is passionate about education — with […]