North Alabama has been essential to every major American victory in the 20th Century, and we are once again poised to deliver for the 21st. There would not have been enough munitions for the Great War without the nitrate plants in Muscle Shoals. There would not have been sufficient electricity for Oak Ridge to make […]

The Trump White House’s Rapid Response operation put a national spotlight on something Alabamians learned about in a big way last week: A serious partnership between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The goal of the ongoing operation is getting illegal operators, especially illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles, […]

With “defund the police” politics and soft-on-crime ideology still poisoning public safety, Alabama’s U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are rolling out the Back the Blue Act to hit cop-killers and violent attackers with tougher federal penalties. The bill, cosponsored by Tuberville (R-Auburn), Britt (R-Montgomery), and nearly the totality of Senate GOP members, would […]

Former Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is trying to add some energy to his campaign for Governor of Alabama in 2026, despite having a virtually no chance at winning against U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). Jones announced his campaign kickoff event, which will be held in Birmingham on December 12. Special musical guests […]

Pup Mayor Cooper was all business Monday, performing his first official duty at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Madison’s Historic Downtown Entertainment District. Tail wagging and ears perked, Cooper greeted the crowd of city leaders, business owners, and community partners, showing off his signature charm as Madison celebrated a major milestone for its downtown. “Cooper is […]

We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics. There was no way it was going to be a “yawner” with openings in the Constitutional offices of Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner, and State Auditor. The 2026 election year […]

One of the leaders of the Democratic Party of Alabama thinks there is a good chance to flip a district blue, even though President Donald Trump dominated the there in the 2024 election. Tabitha Isner, Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, is openly recruiting for a Democrat to vie for the District 47 State […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is once against fighting for parents who want to protect their children from policies that promote radical transgenderism. Marshall, who is also a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, joined a brief challenging a Colorado school district’s policy that uses a student’s self-professed gender identity rather than biological sex […]

Flags on the Alabama State Capitol grounds and in Mobile County are at half-mast all day Friday in honor of former State Senator Ann Bedsole. She died December 1st at age 95. Services for Bedsole are Friday, December 5th at 2 p.m. at Mobile’s Dauphin Way United Methodist Church followed by a visitation there. Despite […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes it’s vital for the future of the Party to reach out to young voters in Generation Z. Wahl is putting young conservatives at the center of the political conversation, emphasizing that young Alabamians must play a central role in shaping the state’s political future. He discussed the issue […]

On Thursday, ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced its endorsement of Senator Jack Williams for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and Derek Chen for State Auditor. According to the group, these endorsement affirm its support for candidates who prioritize sustainable economic growth, reduce barriers for job creators, and champion policies […]

College football has had incredible developments over the last several years, from NIL deals, to the expanded college football playoff and everything in between, so much so that it’s led to more government involvement in the sport than ever before. Not to mention, the transfer portal process became such an issue that President Donald J. […]

In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, the threat from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, is no longer hypothetical – it’s here, and it’s growing. Protecting the people I serve – and ensuring the safety of Americans across the country – will always be my top priority. As our adversaries swiftly advance their drone capabilities, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joked today that Lane Kiffin, LSU’s new head coach, did the same thing he did when he left Ole Miss for Auburn over two decades ago. “He left in a pine box,” Tuberville reported told Capitol Hill reporter Eric Garcia of the Independent.  https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/1996312768702747046?s=20 In 1998, Tuberville famously told media at the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is defending the Trump administration’s actions against drug boats in the Caribbean. Since September, President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have ordered military strikes against cartel boats shipping drugs to the U.S. Several Democrats have spoke out against the strikes, suggesting the President needs to get authorization […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. James Lomax for Alabama House District 20 in Madison County. The district covers Huntsville’s booming southeast corridor. Lomax, one of the state’s youngest legislators, was first elected in a 2022 landslide victory – and is running again in 2026. “Rep. Lomax works hard and represents the people […]

With national and state midterm elections coming in 2026, many voters still have questions about the integrity of U.S. elections. A new Alabama group, Concerned Citizens for Election Integrity, says it plans to address those concerns by hosting a public presentation this Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring election data expert Douglas G. Frank. Frank is scheduled […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is making it clear that he’s not a fan of the idea of extending the extra subsides for Obamacare, even if it’s just for a couple of years. President Donald Trump was expected to push a compromise on the Affordable Care Act last week that would have expanded the special […]

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Leaders from Washington to Montgomery are praising Alabama Power’s new two-year rate stability plan approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission, calling it a major step toward keeping power affordable as families continue to feel the sting of high prices nationwide. The PSC voted Tuesday to approve Alabama Power’s proposal to hold several major adjustable […]

As many retailers are getting ready for the new regulations on hemp products, State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) is defending the state’s new ban on certain hemp products — especially with the latest Farm Bill passed by Congress seeming poised to further eradicate the market. Whitt sponsored HB445 earlier this year, landmark legislation regulating consumable […]

The current candidates for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are probably breathing a little bit easier today as a potential high-profile personality has decided not to throw his hat in the ring. After months of speculation, longtime college football commentator Paul Finebaum officially announced today that he will NOT seek Alabama’s open U.S. […]

Alabama electric customers got welcome news Tuesday when the Alabama Public Service Commission voted to approve Alabama Power’s recent proposal to hold several major adjustable rate factors at current levels for two years. In that proposal, the company laid out commitments to keep several bill-impacting adjustment factors in place. On Tuesday, PSC President Cynthia Lee […]

Many residents of Hoover have made it clear that the do not want an Islamic school to be located in their city. The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission held a vote Monday on whether to approve a proposal to allow the Islamic Academy of Alabama to relocate from Homewood to a vacant office building in […]