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Last week, Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville received President Donald Trump’s “Complete and Total” endorsement in the race for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat up this November, which was viewed by many to be a shot in the arm for Tuberville’s effort. Some attributed Trump’s endorsement to Tuberville’s opponent, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ […]

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has a least one outspoken ally in his quest to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama — conservative commentator Ann Coulter. Coulter, the author of “Resistance Is Futile!: How the Trump-Hating Left Lost Its Collective Mind,” explained during an interview with Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Friday […]

Alabama Power is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is prepared to maintain reliable electric service. “Safety First is a core value of Alabama Power. We are focused on the safety and well-being of our employees and customers, while ensuring there is no impact to reliable service,” said Mark Crosswhite, Alabama Power CEO. “Our […]

The Proton International at University of Alabama at Birmingham facility treated its first patient with proton therapy Wednesday, March 11. “We celebrate this first of many patients who will be treated at UAB with this advanced technology,” said Will Ferniany, Ph.D., CEO of the UAB Health System. “With this technology, we will improve the quality of life for […]

MONTGOMERY — One of the hot-button topics being debated in the Alabama legislature this year is how to modernize the state’s concealed carry firearm permitting process. Under current law, the individual 67 sheriffs in Alabama are responsible for issuing those permits however they see fit, which according to some lends itself to confusion and in […]

Starting 8:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, March 14, Alabamians have a central place to call with questions about being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne voted against the coronavirus response bill, while U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was recorded as not voting. All other members...

In a press conference Friday afternoon Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in Alabama due to the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The governor also canceled school for two and a half weeks, starting at the end of the day on Wednesday, March 18. Following Ivey speaking at the press conference, Alabama […]

The University of Alabama and Auburn University have both suspended their spring football practices "until further notice."

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch, City Council President Virginia Smith and Councilman Phil Black jointly announced Friday that they plan to seek reelection in municipal elections, which are set to take place on August 25, 2020. Welch, who has served as Mountain Brook’s mayor since November 2016, said in a press release it would be […]

The Alabama Senate on Thursday evening passed an 86-page bill that would legalize medical cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana, in the state.

The Yellowhammer State has its first confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Friday, and it is important that all Alabamians have access to correct information from experts and authorities on the disease. At a press conference, Dr. Scott Harris, the head of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), reiterated best practices and warned […]

NRA endorses Jeff Sessions in Senate runoff

The National Rifle Association's (NRA) political arm endorsed Jeff Sessions' 2020 campaign for the U.S. Senate on Friday...

After the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed the first coronavirus case in the state, Secretary of State John Merrill issued an update...

MONTGOMERY — One of the long-rumored sites eyed by Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for a resort-type casino gaming facility has been northeastern Alabama — near Bridgeport along U.S. Highway 72 near the Alabama-Tennessee state line. The site, however, is not recognized as tribal land and would require action by Alabama’s state government to […]

The individual with coronavirus is a resident of Montgomery County who recently traveled out of state per ADPH.

MONTGOMERY – With the forms set to hit mailboxes in the coming days, the leaders of Alabama’s state government joined together Thursday to inform all Alabamians about the importance of responding to the U.S. Census. “Today the marks the beginning of a period of time that will decide the future of our state for the […]

Alabama Senate approves medical marijuana bill

A medical marijuana bill cleared its first floor vote Thursday in the Alabama Legislature as advocates hope to make headway after years of setbacks.

As he warned about the coronavirus likely hitting Alabama in the coming days, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris recommended Alabamians do not gather in groups of 500 or more people to help stop the potential spread of the disease. “We currently do not have any cases of COVID-19 in our state,” said Harris, […]

The University of Alabama announced that all of its classes will move online from March 16 until April 10 to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus.

Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday afternoon released the latest video ad in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama on Thursday issued a release regarding COVID-19, known as the coronavirus.

The Alabama State Port Authority announced that the largest bulk carrier to ever call on the port loaded over 133,000 short tons of met coal at McDuffie...

Auburn University announced that all of its classes will move online from March 16 until at least April 10 to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus.