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According to government figures, as of the end of August, 530,000 migrants from these four countries had flown into the U.S. under the policy.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a new digital billboard campaign in Birmingham to galvanize support for Israel – in direct contrast to a nearby “Stand with Palestine” billboard adjacent to his. Marshall launched a “Stand with Israel” message on October 7, the one-year anniversary of Hamas beginning their brutal assault on Israel, which continues […]

Media Fusion, a tribally owned business, has been named Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by the Marshall Space Flight Center. “We are proud of Media Fusion and our employees for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan. “This honor reflects the values of excellence, innovation, […]

Alabama’s automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last few years, the state’s auto manufacturing sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new capital investment, generating around 8,500 job commitments in projects tracked by the Alabama Department of Commerce between […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville released a video honoring U.S. Navy Lieutenant John Vick of Andalusia as the October “Veteran of the Month.” Vick is the founder of the Covington Veterans Foundation, which pays tribute to veterans in Covington County. “When you ask John Vick of Andalusia where his desire to serve in the military began, […]

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal by an Alabama fertility clinic seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a couple whose embryo was destroyed. The decision leaves intact a February ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court to allow litigation against Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine to proceed. The […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) recognized the state’s top manufacturers at the 2024 ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ awards ceremony held last week in Montgomery. Now in its 25th year, the annual award celebrates excellence in Alabama’s manufacturing sector across four categories based on company size: Small, medium, large, […]

Today marks one year since the Islamic terrorist organization, Hamas, attacked Israel's civilian population on the border dividing the Middle Eastern country and the area of the Gaza Strip. The surprise rampage ended in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis with around 250 being taken hostage.

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) have partnered again to offer $400,000 in scholarships to residents interested in a career in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry, according to a Monday news release. The $4,000 individual scholarships will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a program associated […]

Auburn University became the site of antisemitic defacement after an individual used graffiti to inscribe the slogan popular to the Hamas movement: “From the river to the Sea” on Toomer’s Corner on the campus.

A highly experienced attorney and candidate for Jefferson County Probate Court Judge Place 1, John Amari, has announced the airing of his first TV campaign advertisement ahead of the November 5th election.

In a recent letter, Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined a group of fellow Republican legislators demanding answers from Merrick Garland after the Department of Justice failed to prevent illegal aliens across the U.S. from registering to vote in upcoming federal elections.

Birdon, a global group of companies providing solutions in the maritime, military, and resource sectors, has made a major investment to expand its newly acquired Bayou La Batre shipyard.

The International Longshoreman's Association launched its first strike in decades earlier this week after contract negotiations between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance reached an impasse.

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 PEAK Awards. The program, held at the Jackson Center in Huntsville last week, pays tribute to tourism leaders, attractions, festivals and organizations that set the bar for North Alabama’s $4.7 billion tourism industry. Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the […]

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Senator Katie Britt is urging women across the United States to talk to their healthcare providers, get regular screenings, and set up a comprehensive treatment plan if necessary.

Some of Alabama's political leaders are reacting to news that the Biden-Harris administration spent FEMA funds to help illegal immigrants. 

According to data from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, university dual enrollment in the state has increased by 2.4% since last year while community college dual enrollment rose by 12.7% during the same time frame.

A UAB expert is warning Alabamians that the decision of the International Longshoreman's Association to strike could affect families and businesses in Birmingham and across the state during the upcoming Holiday season.

In a Thursday morning debate hosted by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and WSFA 12 News, Republican Caroleene Dobson and Democrat Shomari Figures clashed over health care, the economy, and U.S. foreign policy now just over 30 days until the 2024 general election.  Dobson, a real estate lawyer and political newcomer, harped on the failures […]

A Montgomery man is preparing to break his own record for the most free throws made in a 24-hour period. His record currently stands at an impressive 20,500 shots. Matt Bostic, president of The Life House in Alabama, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the high rates of re-incarceration among those in the criminal justice […]

As the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) begins its first strike since 1977, fierce criticism of the decision made by the union's leadership to orchestrate a mass walkout has grown across the country.

Kelvin Datcher was officially elected to Alabama House District 52 after defeating Republican Erskine Brown Jr. in Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacancy left by longtime, former State Rep. John Rogers. Datcher garnered 1,124 votes (84%) to Brown’s 218 votes (16%) according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. Voter turnout […]

Harold Daggett, Chief Negotiator for ILA says his union is willing hold the U.S. economy hostage until their demands are met.