On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth campaigned with Republican Garrett Dixon in a hotly-contested Alabama House special election to fill the seat of former State Rep. Debbie Wood. Ainsworth said he drove three hours on Veterans Day to campaign with Dixon ahead of a Tuesday GOP runoff election against Kristin Nelson to decide the next […]

Conservatives in the Yellowhammer State are showing their support for a provision in the Senate funding bill that bans some intoxicating hemp products. The provision is part of the Senate’s agriculture/FDA funding package tied to ending the shutdown. It is not yet final, it still requires U.S. House approval and the President’s signature. U.S. Sen. […]

One of Alabama’s U.S. Senate candidates in the 2026 race believes he’s the best person to represent veterans in the Yellowhammer State. Morgan Murphy, who has served in the Navy Reserves for the last 26 years, received the endorsement of nearly 90 veterans, including one from every county in Alabama to succeed Tommy Tuberville for […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) made it clear this week that she’s not happy with the bill that passed in the U.S. Senate to open up the federal government. “This so-called ‘deal’ is nothing more than empty promises,” Sewell said. “I am a HELL NO on any bill that raises health care costs for millions […]

Alabama will add a marquee mountain destination in early 2026: A new three-tower hotel and meeting center at Cheaha State Park, perched at the state’s highest point and built to anchor year-round outdoor tourism. State Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika), Chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee, announced on Tuesday that Alabamians will soon have another popular […]

In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is recognizing two remarkable Alabama veterans whose service and continued contributions reflect the best of the state’s patriotic spirit: America’s oldest living U.S. Marine, Roy Drinkard of Cullman, and Army Master Sergeant Harvey Mathis of Enterprise. “I like to think that my state of Alabama is […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is helping sound the alarm over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Palmer cosponsored a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives last week condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. “The […]

Another fellow conservative elected official is showing his support for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) announced his endorsement for Moore in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama. “Barry Moore has been a rock-solid warrior for President Trump and the MAGA agenda […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is concerned that the United States will become more like Europe when it comes to the spread of radical Islamism. The senator has been calling for an end to any implementation of Sharia Law in America. Tuberville, who is also a candidate for Governor of Alabama in 2026, recently spoke […]

Ever since former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine fell short of the runoff in the August election for Mayor, speculation has spread through the community that he may run for office again. Since Prine’s resume is heavy in law enforcement, the best guess was that he might run for Mobile County Sheriff. Mobile’s County Sheriff […]

On Monday evening, President Donald Trump endorsed the U.S. Senate’s breakthrough to reopen the federal government, calling it a “very good” deal and vowing to “abide by the deal” as the package moves to the House. The Senate approved the measure 60-40, ending the nation’s longest shutdown after more than 40 days, with eight members […]

The degree to which the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers are rivals has been hotly debated over the years, especially with regards to SEC future scheduling and comparing it to games like the Iron Bowl and Third Saturday in October. When the game comes along every year though, there’s no question it has […]

On Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey swore in Will Parker, her General Counsel since 2019, as an Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice, joined by his wife, his parents, and their two school-aged sons. According to the Governor’s office, Parker’s appointment is effective immediately. Ivey filled the vacancy on the state’s highest court after Bill Lewis […]

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is teasing a political comeback — and Alabama Republicans are already revving their engines. On WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” Monday morning, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said a Jones bid against U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville for Governor in 2026 would be a painful rerun of Alabama’s 2020 […]

According to a news release from his office on Monday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) appointed State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan) to serve on the Military Stability Commission. The Alabama Military Stability Commission is tasked with protecting and expanding the footprint of federal military bases and other Department of Defense infrastructure […]

On Sunday night, the U.S. Senate advanced a Republican-crafted continuing resolution in a 60-40 vote that saw seven Democrat lawmakers defect with their party to support re-opening the federal government. Last night’s vote was the largest step toward ending the 40-day government shutdown. It now heads to the U.S. House, where Speaker Mike Johnson said […]

As the United States nears its 250th year of freedom, Alabama is pausing to honor the men and women whose courage has preserved it. Governor Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed November 5–11, 2025, as Veterans Week across the state, recognizing more than 400,000 veterans who call Alabama home. “Our veterans represent the very best of […]

All politics has become nationalized today. Therefore, whenever something happens on the national level, I hear about it. I can tell by the number of comments when something has struck a nerve. This latest government shutdown, due to a congressional standoff, struck a nerve.  It surprised me because these federal government shutdowns have become somewhat […]

Governor Kay Ivey spotlighted an Alabama family this week as part of her ongoing effort to highlight those benefitting from the CHOOSE Act, the state’s new education savings account program. The Walker family, a military household with seven children, Peter (6th grade), Lucy (5th), Ella (3rd), Andrew (Kindergarten), Clare (Pre-K), and seven-month-old twins James and […]

Over the last couple of weeks, many fans across the country have been unable to watch games they look forward to all week due to an ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and its parent company Google against ESPN and Disney. The dispute has resulted in all ESPN and ABC content not being accessible on YouTube […]

On Friday, The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved a groundbreaking plan to establish a School of Leadership and Policy at The University of Alabama, which is on track to begin offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as early as next fall. Creating a new, dedicated school is a rare step for the University. […]

With the U.S. Supreme Court set to potentially narrow how race can be used in political redistricting, Alabama lawmakers have pre-filed a new bill for the 2026 legislative session to prevent election chaos if district lines change too close to the 2026 elections. The 2026 state legislative session begins January 13, the Alabama party primary elections […]

Over 50 municipal officials from across Alabama were recognized on October 30 during the Alabama League of Municipalities’ annual Certified Municipal Official graduation and awards ceremony at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Under the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect earlier this year, mayors and councilmembers must now complete 10 hours of training annually […]

Voters in Elmore County have decisively rejected the “Enhance Elmore” plan, a local funding proposal aimed at addressing public safety needs. The overwhelming defeat leaves officials searching for ways to finance aging fire equipment and the long-planned construction of a new county jail. According to WSFA, approximately 93-94% of voters opposed the measure, which sought […]