Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Rep. Rex Reynolds, and National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) founder, Bud Cramer, along with several other legislators and NCAC associates, toured the NCAC headquarters in Huntsville yesterday. NCAC was founded on May 1, 1985, and was the first Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in the world. It was created to provide […]

A bill that includes speeding up the repair of a vital lock on the Tennessee River passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s office said. The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 includes a provision championed by Strong aimed at expediting the repair of Wilson Lock. Wilson Lock plays a critical […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin addressed a recent video showing two groups of armed men facing off against each other in the downtown area of the city. The recording, taken earlier this month, was originally posted on Reddit. WATCH: After viewing the video, Woodfin is once again arguing that the Birmingham Police Department can’t prevent situations like […]

Today, Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market. During the luncheon, the Sabans unveiled the latest renderings of Saban Center — a first-of-its-kind learning campus to be constructed in Tuscaloosa’s River District. “We are honored to recognize these amazing teachers at the […]

BullsEye Public Affairs, a Capitol Resources company, announced they have added a talented new hire to its team of operatives. Reed Phillips, former executive director of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP), will bring more than a decade of knowledge and experience in political leadership to the firm. “Reed did a terrific job for the Alabama […]

A resounding send-off for longtime leaders of the Alabama Farmers Federation led to an exciting welcome for two new vice presidents during the organization’s annual meeting Dec. 8-9 in Montgomery. Morgan County’s Mark Byrd was elected to his first two-year term as North Area vice president, replacing Rex Vaughn of Madison County. Dale County’s Chris Carroll […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has helped halt an effort from the Biden Administration that would have made approximately 200,000 DACA recipients across the nation eligible for Obamacare. In August of this year, Marshall joined 18 other state attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop the proposed rule from going into effect. Now […]

With a promise to deliver secure, transparent, and fair elections, state and Madison County officials opened a center for elections management and probate court archives Monday. The site, a former skating rink, will store election equipment, including voting machines. The machines will also be programmed and tested at the center. On election days, the building […]

The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting applications for its prestigious Eagle Awards, which recognize special contributors to the 21 state parks. Nominations for the ninth annual Eagle Awards can be made online at www.alapark.com/eagle-awards, with the deadline to submit nominations is set for Jan. 3, […]

Rick Pate’s down-to-earth demeanor and preference for practical solutions has helped him lead the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) for the last six years. As commissioner, Pate has balanced regulatory responsibilities while investing in programs to help farmers. Many of those producers were on hand as Pate received the Alabama Farmers Federation Service […]

A member of the Alabama Legislature is now suing his former employer, Austal, for alleged “racial discrimination” after being terminated by the corporation, according to a report from WPMI NBC 15 News. State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) was fired after Austal accused him of violating its timekeeping policy. The lawmaker contends that prior to […]

Dothan Warehouse announced today that it plans a $5.2 million expansion project that will add 120,000 square feet of temperature-controlled storage space while creating 50 jobs at the company’s Houston County facility. The project will provide 40,000 square feet of space to store products needing temperature levels at 35 degrees and 80,0000 square feet of […]

On Friday, the Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announced Zeke Smith has been selected to replace Edgar Welden as Chairman of the Board. Welden, who served as Chairman for over 20 years, will serve as Board Chairman Emeritus. “I am honored to serve with our staff and board […]

The Lipscomb City Council and Mayor called a special meeting Monday to take steps this week to extricate the City from a public nuisance lawsuit filed by Alabama Deputy Attorney General John Kachelman. The state’s restraining order, which froze the City’s assets last week, has jeopardized the City’s financial stability and ability to pay employees […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has named a former mayor of Daleville, Alabama as his December Veteran of the Month. In a statement announcing the news, Tuberville pointed to Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Wigglesworth’s extensive experience in the armed forces and tremendous impact on her home community as the reasons behind the veteran’s selection for the award. […]

Regions Bank is working to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout North Alabama during the holiday season. The Birmingham-based institution announced on Thursday that over a dozen branch managers from the area will volunteer at Kids To Love, a Madison-based nonprofit that assists with foster care. The group will […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) called into Alabama Morning News with JT Nysewander to discuss the cabinet confirmation process and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Britt on Thursday met with President Trump’s designated nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. “I am supporting Pete and his nomination,” Britt confirmed to JT. Alabama’s junior […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) is reporting a record year of investment performance. According to the latest edition of their monthly Advisor newsletter, the Teachers’ Retirement System, Employees’ Retirement System, and Judicial Retirement Fund have seen major returns on investments for the fiscal year that concluded on September 30.  The TRS experienced a return […]

Bitcoin has reach an all-time high value after crossing the $100,000 threshold for the first time in history during the trading day on Wednesday. Exactly one month after the election as of Thursday, Bitcoin has absolutely soared since then. Valued at just over $68,000 entering Election Day, by Wednesday, November 6 it was already up […]

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced the identification of U.S. Army Corporal Waymon Slaten, more than seven decades after he died in the Korean War. Slaten, who was just 18 years old when he went missing in action on September 1, 1950, was accounted for on August 14, 2024. His remains will be laid […]

The UAB Blazers are keeping their head coach, Trent Dilfer, according to a statement from Athletics Director Mark Ingram. “The last two seasons have been disappointing, but Coach Dilfer has learned a great deal and has a plan for the future. NIL and the transfer portal make this perhaps the most challenging time in college […]

Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton made his case for bringing the nuclear industry to south Alabama during an address to the Mobile County Municipal Association’s Nov. 21 meeting at Steele Creek Lodge. Albritton (R-Atmore) voiced opposition to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s fight against bringing the U.S.S. Enterprise, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, to Mobile for […]

Capitol Resources, a government relations and public affairs firm with an influential Alabama presence, announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Health Resources. The new company will specialize in health policy consulting and strategic advisory services to advance effective healthcare policies. Drew Snyder, a seasoned healthcare leader, will lead the new venture. Snyder recently served […]

In a move to ease travel to federal courthouses for residents, the U.S. House unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s bipartisan bill to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Specifically, H.R. 7177 will redraw divisional boundaries and assign counties to divisions with the closest courthouse — ensuring […]