Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) shared his support for a new Alabama law exempting troops from state income tax while deployed or mobilized. This year, the Alabama Legislature passed 10 pro-military bills addressing several policy areas to further solidify Alabama’s status as one of the most […]

Social media erupted after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon. Many athletes and celebrities expressed their support for Trump following the incident. One notable figure who spoke out strongly was Marlon Humphrey, a former standout football player at Hoover High School, the University of Alabama, and currently, the […]

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, political forecasters say the landscape headed into the November 2024 general election has shifted dramatically — and polling will soon reflect those changes. “The bulk of voters who will determine this election usually aren’t tuned in 113 days out. They […]

An assassination attempt was carried out against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting is currently being investigated. Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out. […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt was announced as a speaker at next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Britt topped the official list alongside a cavalcade of incumbent U.S. Senators including Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Tim Scott (R-FL), as well as potential Trump vice presidential nominees U.S. Senators JD Vance (R-OH), Marco […]

A team of 350 Alabama Power linemen and support personnel, as well as 300 contractors, have worked around the clock this week to help restore power for customers in the Houston, Texas, area ravaged by Hurricane Beryl. And residents there have been just as diligent in expressing their appreciation – in person, on makeshift signs, in phone […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey held a bill signing ceremony, marking the successful enactment of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package. The package, recommended by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s Military Stability Commission, positions Alabama’s defense communities for further growth, and provides tangible quality of life improvements for Alabama military members, veterans, and their families. Since being […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) issued a strong statement after President Biden’s disastrous Thursday night press conference, forecasting that whoever the Democrats back as their party’s nominee, “the policies will be the same, and likely worse…” “While President Biden’s press conference may not have answered all questions about his capability to continue his campaign for reelection, […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently announced $3.9 million in state funding was awarded to cities and counties for various statewide road and bridge projects in the latest round of Rebuild Alabama funding. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, who represents DeKalb County, applauded that $450,000 of those funds will go toward the resurfacing of CR-89 from […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers gathered for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation capping property tax increases passed earlier this year. The new law will cap the amount that property taxes can increase every year after reappraisals. The law establishes a maximum annual increase of 7%.  “This law will help people keep […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s legislation protecting Americans’ access to quality poison control centers passed the U.S. Senate unanimously Thursday evening. The Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 specifically reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029. According to Tuberville (R-Auburn), the law will continue to provide lifesaving care to millions of families […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance has announced that Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth will be its guest speaker at the organization’s August luncheon. “Our Chamber gatherings focus on providing our business community with direct access to influential leaders from across the city. BBA’s luncheons provide a platform for Birmingham businesses to engage in conversations that matter, make […]

Thursday afternoon, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of a Montgomery County man on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. Terrell Bailey, 27, of Montgomery, was arrested today by Special Agents of the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the United States Marshals […]

For many consumers already facing inflation, everyday life has become more expensive thanks to a new rule from the Biden Administration enacted to meet its liberal climate agenda. In particular, the new mandate being enforced by the U.S. Department of Energy limits the ability of Americans to buy and operate a functional and cost efficient […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring this upcoming Saturday July 13, 2024 as “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” to celebrate Alabama producers, retailers, farmers and consumers. Sweet Grown Alabama enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama grown foods and other agricultural products. Their database makes it easier for consumers […]

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will become the “Official Airline of the SEC” beginning July 1. This partnership is part of a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement. As part of the deal, Southwest has established new routes and additional services surrounding several “SEC-centric showdowns,” including USC vs. LSU in the Vegas Kickoff Classic, Alabama at […]

The Republican National Committee has released its 2024 platform, now just months away from the November election. In the new plan of action are several tenets meant to restore “common sense” in both politics and policy. It marks the first time that the party has strongly and succinctly revised its public mission since 2016. “For […]

The late Ronny Massey wasn’t the founding father of Citronelle High School football, nor that of Saraland, Leroy, Grissom or Thomasville, nor even of Tulane or Troy universities, but he was surely the uncle — and not the crazy one who let you smoke Camels or drink Budweiser or stay up all night doing God […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that a former insurance company employee will have to spend a year in prison and pay over half a million dollars in restitution after being convicted of one count of first-degree theft. Kelli Sayers Burt, a former employee of Alliance Insurance Group, was indicted by a Montgomery County […]

An illegal immigrant originally from Honduras is being charged with first-degree assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and manslaughter after his SUV overturned and killed a a 6-year-old girl inside. The illegal immigrant has been identified as 25-year-old Zelvin G. Pavon-Gomez of Summerdale. He is now being held in the Baldwin County Jail. According […]

A church in Johnson City, Tennessee will give out an AR-15 this upcoming weekend as part of a raffle. The River of Tri-Cities Church say the giveaway is in celebration of Independence Day. “This is just one of the many giveaways that we do here at our church,” the church’s senior pastor Todd Holmes told […]

Update 4:21 p.m. — McCollough has resigned from Auburn City Schools. A middle school teacher in Alabama who frequently performs at drag shows is under scrutiny after broadcasting his mission to educate students about gender and sexuality. The report was originally posted on X by Libs of TikTok: https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1811062358623801484 Seth McCollough, a teacher at Drake […]

Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has announced that legislation to help protect and promote the Underwater Forest in the Gulf of Mexico has officially passed the U.S. House of Representatives as of Monday. Per the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act, authored by Carl, the 60,000-year-old forest located a few miles off the […]

Wednesday in Cullman, the Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops and partners, officially launched its middle-mile broadband service. According to AFN, today’s event with Governor Kay Ivey marked a major step in reducing the digital divide across Alabama. The network lighting ceremony also announced Sprout Fiber Internet as the network’s first […]