When Ed Packard retired from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office in December 2021, it closed the books on almost 25 years of experience in state elections. Ed Packard has died at age 57. Arrangements will be announced. Packard was the first person in the United States to earn a Master of Public Administration degree […]

In a livestreamed video on Monday night, Alabama Democrat and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones compared the 1972 shooting of then-Governor George Wallace as he reacted to the political assassination of conservative activist legend Charlie Kirk. “I want you to remember George Wallace in leading up to 1963 and then somewhat beyond, when he was […]

As most sane people watch Charlie Kirk’s murder and realize how terrible it is for our society, culture, and politics, too many of our so-called leaders and media figures are trying to figure out how to blame Kirk’s allies for the issues this creates or exposes. Kirk’s words are not the problem; most of the […]

Prayers, candles, flags, flowers, signs, singing – all in tribute to slain Turning Point USA Founder and conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. Tributes have been held across Alabama since the Wednesday assassination. When they heard of the tragedy, many Alabamians immediately began planning tributes and vigils in memory of Kirk’s life and work. Typical of […]

The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) named Business Council of Alabama executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield as its next president and CEO. “We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama,” […]

In the wake of the horrific political assassination of Charlie Kirk during an on-campus speaking last week in Utah, two young Alabama lawmakers took a step across party lines to call for civility amid the chaos. State Rep. James Lomax, a Republican age 34, and State Rep. Jeremy Gray, a Democrat age 39, syndicated a […]

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee (AGCPAC) announced today its endorsement of Doug Harwell for State Senate District 34. District 34 is currently represented by Sen. Jack W. Williams (R-Wilmer), who has served since 2018. Williams is not seeking re-election in 2026 and is instead running for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. AGC, […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is setting the record straight when it comes to the benefits of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ that was passed by Congress earlier this year. The reconciliation package extends $4.5 trillion in Trump‐era tax cuts set to expire this year; exempts tips, overtime wages and U.S.-made car‐loan interest from income tax; […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is hoping this hill bill will give much needed relief to families affected by defects in General Motors vehicles. Moore, who is also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act Thursday, which waives the statute of limitations for cases against the government […]

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced its endorsements of four major statewide offices in the 2026 election cycle on Friday. The group officially backed the following candidates: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville — Governor Jay Mitchell — Attorney General Caroleene Dobson — Secretary of State Young Boozer — Treasurer “These leaders […]

One of Governor Kay Ivey’s greatest legacies will be her outstanding wisdom and prudence in her appointments to fill important judicial and governmental openings. She has shown amazing leadership in this capacity over her decade as Governor. She had the opportunity to make another stellar appointment in June. Ivey appointed State Representative Cynthia Lee Almond […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling on conservatives to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk by continuing the work he did on college campuses. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA and became well known for holding political debates on college campuses, was killed by an assassin’s bullet during an outdoor event Wednesday on Utah […]

The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association of Alabama announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques in his campaign for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on Friday, marking the state lawmaker’s first endorsement from a major trade association. P&CMA, which represents hundreds of small business owners across Alabama’s petroleum and convenience marketing industry, cited Marques’ proven […]

Wiregrass native turned Trump world insider Cliff Sims walked opposite Vice President JD Vance on the tarmac Thursday night as Charlie Kirk’s flag-draped casket was lifted onto Air Force Two for the flight to Arizona. Video from the transfer shows Vance accompanying military pallbearers before the plane later arrived in Phoenix to a solemn procession […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, composed of an industry that accounts for 5% of the state’s economic output, endorsed Attorney General Steve Marshall for U.S. Senate on Friday. Later this afternoon, the group will stand alongside Marshall and hold a press conference in Montgomery announcing their endorsement. “Attorney General Marshall stood strong for […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore signed onto a letter from fellow U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida) calling for a statue of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk to be placed in the U.S. Capitol building following his Wednesday afternoon assassination in Utah. “To honor his legacy, we call upon you to […]

Federal prosecutors have charged Carl Charles, an attorney for LGBTQ+ civil rights group Lambda Legal, with a felony for making a false statement under oath. An indictment unsealed Monday alleges Charles lied during a judicial inquiry into whether he and other lawyers judge-shopped in a case challenging Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke from the Senate’s press briefing room Thursday morning alongside top leadership to introduce legislation designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under certain humanitarian conditions. It came after the Wednesday assassination of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. Britt spoke candidly on Kirk’s killing and […]

America was rocked on Wednesday by the political assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. As the country processed the shocking tragedy, fraternities at the University of Alabama put up signs with messages of ‘Rest In Peace’ as well as large American flags honoring the 31 […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is honoring the memory of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, praising his legacy of faith and patriotism. “We lost one of the greatest American voices of not only this generation, but in our lifetime,” Tuberville said. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA and became well known for holding political debates on […]

Guntersville’s 2025 mayoral race will be settled in a head-to-head runoff between incumbent Leigh Dollar and former State Rep. Jeff McLaughlin after a vote earlier this month ended in an ultra-rare tie. Dollar has served as Guntersville’s mayor since 2012. During her tenure, she’s navigated growth, lake-driven tourism, and core services for a city that […]

The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that it will stop awarding discretionary grants to a range of Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) programs over concerns that the funding is unconstitutional because it is tied to racial and ethnic quotas. The decision follows a determination by the U.S. Solicitor General in July that Hispanic-Serving Institution programs […]

The Alabama Forestry Association drew record-breaking attendance at its 2025 annual meeting this weekend in Orange Beach. More than 450 industry leaders from across Alabama and the Southeast took part in the three-day gathering. AFA President and CEO Chris Isaacson praised the event’s momentum. “This year’s Annual Meeting was a tremendous success for the forest […]

Following President Donald Trump’s Oval Office announcement last week that Space Command headquarters will be permanently located in Huntsville, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore took a moment to share the story of a recently deceased World War II veteran from the Wiregrass with the Commander-in-Chief. Milton Doggett, age 103, passed away on in August, 27 years […]