When Alabama Democrats saw a liberal Democrat get blown out in a special election in Tennessee, it gave them false hope. The Alabama Democrat Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner is seeking Democrats to get waxed in safe Republican districts and argues a 10+ point swing is coming. This is never happening, but hopefully Democrats copy […]

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) declared “America is back” in a House floor speech celebrating Republican-led accomplishments under President Donald Trump, including border security enhancements, energy independence, economic resurgence with record stock markets. He also cited low unemployment (Alabama’s rate is 2.8% with 5,000 jobs created in North Alabama), and peace through strength abroad. […]

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7. Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer firmly dismissed rumors linking him to the Penn State job opening, declaring, “We are extremely happy at Alabama … There’s never been any link, any conversation, any interest either way. I’m glad we can put that to bed right now.” 6. Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Diego […]

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7. Newsweek issued a hilarious report they declared was “deeply concerning,” suggesting Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer may dislike his job and be considering a potential jump to Penn State’s vacancy, which they claim is threatening team stability as the program. 6. Mobile County authorities executed a search warrant at a Tillman’s Corner home on […]

Radio legend and ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, by all accounts, had a good shot at being a U.S. Senator, but he decided to stay on the airwaves.

7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) demanded Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face an investigation and imprisonment for allegedly allowing a $1 billion pandemic-era food-aid-related fraud scheme where Somali immigrants funneled funds to Al-Shabaab terrorists. He cited whistleblower social services workers who exposed the Democrats’ cover-up and declared Walz bears direct responsibility […]

7. Auburn University unveiled a lucrative bonus structure for new head football coach Alex Golesh’s six-year contract, starting at $6.75 million base salary, rising to $8 million, including up to $300,000 for SEC Championship appearances, $12 million for undefeated seasons, and national title incentives, potentially making him one of the highest-paid SEC coaches amid Alabama […]

The tragedy in D.C. is the fault of a failed government and an immigration system that was allowed to be overwhelmed by unvetted Afghans.

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) led Alabama’s congressional delegation in urging the Army secretary to select Redstone Arsenal for Project Janus microreactor deployment, highlighting its defense expertise to bolster energy security for NASA, FBI, and U.S. Space Command in North Alabama. 6. Black Friday 2025 spending surged 9.1% online to $11.8 billion despite tariffs […]

7. Alabama’s Crimson Tide could secure an SEC Championship Game berth by defeating Auburn in the Iron Bowl, with tiebreakers favoring them over Ole Miss and Georgia regardless of other results. 6. The final member of a 15-man Wiregrass drug trafficking ring, 45-year-old Terrell Edwards from Ozark, received 240 months in federal prison, capping a […]

President Donald Trump's progress on crypto risks being rolled back by big banks and those who fear what an open crypto market could mean.

7. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged airline passengers nationwide to stop wearing pajamas and slippers to restore civility amid soaring in-flight incidents; while etiquette experts backed the push for respectful attire, which makes sense because no one ever gets in a fist-fight in a suit. 6. Oregon coach Dan Lanning mocked the SEC after beating […]

When Trump dealt a fatal blow to PBS, Alabama had an opportunity to move on from the liberal outlets that dominate public media.

7. Penn State, after firing James Franklin post-three losses and paying him $49 million to go away, is allegedly targeting Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer as a top target IF Alabama misses the College Football Playoff via an Iron Bowl loss. 6. 27-year-old Jack Andrew Smiley of Muncie, Ind., was fatally shot during an underage sex sting […]

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7. Tuscaloosa Municipal Court launched a program through Dec. 4, allowing residents to swap $19 overtime parking tickets for new toys valued at $10+ (one ticket) or $20+ (two tickets) for Toys for Tots. The project aims to boost holiday donations and potentially inspiring similar initiatives across Alabama communities. 6. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) […]

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7. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a multi-week statewide radio ad campaign for his U.S. Senate bid, touting his conservative record, Trump’s past endorsement, and work as the AG. 6. The House unanimously voted 426-0 to repeal the Arctic Frost provision from the shutdown-ending bill, allowing spied-on Republican U.S. senators like Governor-elect National-Championship-winning Coach […]

American politics have been dogged by accusations, some baseless, of the implications of what is in the Epstein Files for a decade. FINALLY, we are looking at the end of the road for the public disclosure of the details of Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with the rich, powerful, and political. Whether President Donald Trump is implicated […]

7. Alabama Public Television voted to continue its PBS contract until July with commissioners agreeing to preserve educational programming like “Sesame Street” amid federal funding cuts; APT also will form a survey committee per Gov. Kay Ivey’s guidance to assess disaffiliation risks, including a $2.8 million gap and 80-90% membership loss. 6. Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is […]

Could Paul Finebaum pull off one of the most unexpected pivots in Alabama politics, moving from ESPN commentator to U.S. Senate contender?

7. The Iron Bowl rivalry between Alabama and Auburn kicks off at 6:30 PM at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first primetime slot since 2014, moving from the traditional 2:30 PM start with Alabama’s playoff push in peril after an Oklahoma loss and Auburn’s quest for its first win since 2019. 6. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle […]