In Alabama and across the country a steady stream of malcontents are demanding that ICE agents take off their masks.

7. Now-former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson turned down NIL offers up to $6.5 million from schools like Miami, Ole Miss, and Tennessee to enter the transfer portal, choosing to stay at Alabama and relaying his decision-making process, “[Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb] have been so good to me. I’m sure they were wondering what was […]

In Alabama and across the country a steady stream of malcontents are demanding that ICE agents take off their masks.

7. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson declined NIL offers from $4 million (Tennessee and Ole Miss) to $6.5 million from Miami, to enter the transfer portal, and will stay in the NFL draft, noting that transferring to another school would hurt his legacy. 6. State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) introduced a bill that would ban slap […]

In Alabama and across the country a steady stream of malcontents are demanding that ICE agents take off their masks.

7. Alabama’s QB1 Ty Simpson reportedly received a $6.5 million NIL offer to skip the NFL draft, enter the transfer portal, and stay in college football (allegedly from Miami), highlighting escalating name-image-likeness compensation. 6. ICE arrested and detained more children in Alabama under the current Trump administration than ever before (4 a month), drawing criticism, […]

Democrats ginning up another weekend of outrage over a liberal protester creating a terrible situation for herself and law enforcement is sad

7. A controlled demolition blast brought down the former tallest man-made structure in North Alabama, a tower that tested rockets, sending a massive boom through the area, with residents reporting feeling the effects across the region. 6. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is closely monitoring Iran while considering potential options amid escalating tensions, although […]

Who is right about the shooting in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) or former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook)? Does the Venezuela attack mean we are headed to Greenland, Cuba, or Colombia next? Is the lottery really a big issue for voters? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, […]

7. Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Troy 17-13 in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, becoming the only Alabama school to win a bowl game this season while trolling rivals on X with a “1 of 1” post, but as Alabama owns a non-bowl win at Oklahoma this year, the whole thing seems kinda pathetic. 6. Alabama […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) warned Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could face arrest over massive welfare fraud scandals involving billions in misused funds, calling him incompetent and urging his resignation for allowing all the fraud linked to Somali community programs. 6. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has filed a bill mandating prosecutors in […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. The stock market closed at record highs, Ford sales spiked as they axed major EV plans; Hyundai and Kia posted record 2025 US sales with 8% and 7% growth respectively, as worries about tariffs and economic predictions appear off-base. 6. The Parlay Project, a Hoover-based Alabama non-profit founded by Nathan Burdette and Will Kadish, […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. A Washington Post poll showed Americans divided on President Donald Trump’s military action targeting Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela: 40% approve, 42% disapprove, and 18% unsure; Republicans strongly support at 74% approval, Democrats oppose at 76% disapproval, and independents lean against with higher uncertainty. 6. Alabama State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) announced retirement after 16 […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. Alabama endured a humiliating 38-3 defeat to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, the program’s largest bowl loss ever, prompting calls for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to be removed, but he says he will channel the setback into future motivation. 6. Southeastern Conference schools experienced a 90%+ surge in Northeastern undergraduate enrollment from 2014-2023, […]

A huge number of Alabamians do not make New Year’s resolutions. They need to take a look at this one. It’s different from any resolutions they may have seen, and it can be difference-making.

The high court will rule on the Louisiana v. Callais, and the conservative majority is likely to ban racial gerrymandering. 

 What were the biggest stories of the year in Alabama politics and on the national scene? Can former Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) ride the lottery to victory in a gubernatorial race? What is Governor Kay Ivey’s legacy after 10 years as governor? Are we at war with Venezuela? All this and more […]

Immigrants from all over the world are being human trafficked into Alabama communities – and they are not coming to work.

7. Weather forecasts for the Rose Bowl predict rain and clouds for Alabama’s New Year’s Day game against Indiana, potentially the wettest since 1955. In other state football news, Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal, potentially becoming the top available player. 6. Three illegal immigrants from Latvia allegedly operated […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.