Dr. Will Boyd has officially entered the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race as a Democratic candidate. Boyd, who resides in both Florence and Hoover, previously ran — and lost — numerous races in recent years. Boyd currently resides in both Florence and Hoover. Originally from South Carolina, he began his professional career in manufacturing management roles […]

With Mobile’s first open-seat mayoral contest in two decades on the horizon, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-District 103) is urging her opponents to take part in two televised debates ahead of the August 26 general election, according to multiple news outlets. Drummond’s campaign announced plans to work with local television, radio, and digital news outlets […]

Alabama stands to gain nearly $119.4 million in military funding under the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, a bill championed by U.S. Senator Katie Britt. The legislation, which has advanced out of committee and is expected to be considered by the full Senate this week, includes direct funding for […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Tuscaloosa businessman Norman Crow in the upcoming election for House District 63. John E. Walker IV, Tuscaloosa County Farmers Federation president, is touting Crow’s personal involvement and accomplishments when given presiding positions. “Norman Crow has long been a leader in Tuscaloosa County,” said Walker. “He participates in many aspects […]

Governor Kay Ivey believes it is time for the Trump administration to announce that the new Space Command Headquarters (HQ) will be moved to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. “Alabama is the rightful home of Space Command Headquarters,” Ivey posted on X Wednesday. “And we’re ready for this to be made official.” Alabama is the rightful […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) urging the organization to restore to female athletes the records, titles, awards, and recognitions they earned but were denied because of policies that allowed biological males to compete in female categories. “Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports puts girls […]

Alabama FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, has announced its endorsement of Young Boozer for re-election as Alabama State Treasurer. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said Boozer is a friend to Alabama farmers with a proven record of conservative fiscal management. “Alabama has never had a more experienced treasurer than Young Boozer,” […]

To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday – the Farm Board Act and Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act. “Our farmers, foresters, and livestock producers shoulder an enormous burden of keeping America’s food secure,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “They need to be […]

The Montgomery County Commission has voted to continue its financial support of Montgomery Whitewater, approving $1 million to help cover the venue’s operating expenses and existing bills. According to WAKA Action 8 News, commissioners discussed the progress and challenges of the 120-acre urban outdoor adventure park during their Tuesday meeting before approving the funds. Commission […]

Highlighting the central role FBI Redstone plays in combating the evolving threats of drones, Sen. Katie Britt credited the facility’s “technological infrastructure and training facilities necessary to develop and implement effective counter-UAS strategies.” Britt (R-Montgomery) made her remarks at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Securing the Skies: Law Enforcement, Drones, and Public Safety.” Witnesses […]

The Central Alabama Water Board voted Monday to reduce how much it pays the Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) each month, after raising questions about the cost and the actual benefits of BBRC’s services. According to reporting from 1819 News, the board was asked to approve three invoices for $35,000 each, reflecting a higher monthly […]

Nick Derzis, Hoover’s police chief and a candidate for mayor, is calling on city leaders to join an ongoing lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue through the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) program. He cited what he called an unfair system that robs Hoover residents of the tax dollars they generate. […]

Stephen Colbert was fired by CBS. It was obviously a financial decision as he was losing 10s of millions of dollars every year. Colbert and Jon Stewart threw a series of unfunny tantrums and profanity-laden bits, insisting that the one-sided nature of his show was not the problem; the problem was that corporate America loves […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) continues to sound the alarm when it comes to the vulnerability of the nation’s essential infrastructure to potential cyberattacks. During a recent House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Palmer discussed the urgency when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure. Palmer was recently named as Chairman of the the Subcommittee on […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is expressing continued confidence that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will be relocated to Huntsville after years of political controversy and bureaucratic delays. In 2023, then President Joe Biden announced that the Space Command HQ would remain in Colorado despite the Air Force Secretary identifying Redstone Arsenal as the best […]

Alabama Public Television (APTV) executive director Wayne Reid and network director of external affairs Jack Williams believe the recent cuts to government funding to the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB) were predictable because of the “bias problem” that exists with their national programming. Trump’s rescissions package that recently passed by Congress included $9 billion in […]

Gulf Shores city leaders are weighing whether to bring back the wildly popular Sand in My Boots festival for another year, keeping the Hangout Music Festival in its reimagined, more crowd-friendly format. At a work session on July 21, the City Council reviewed a proposal to extend the festival franchise agreement for 2026, following the […]

As we work to create positive outcomes for our young people in Alabama we still have some laws on the books which work against this goal. Section 16-28-40 of the Code of Alabama is one such law. This applies to the suspension of drivers licenses of drivers under the age of 19 years for school […]

For the first time in 22 years — and the first time ever for Alabama — two young men from the same state have captured the top two leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation. Luke Lawson and Nick Frazier, both high school seniors from Alabama, were elected President and Vice President, respectively, during the […]

Students interested in attending the nation’s service academies, college ROTC programs, or joining the military are encouraged to attend Academy Day next month. U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong will be hosting Academy Day for area students who want to learn more about attending one of the United States service academies after high school. “The fact […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is highlighting the current issues that farmers have navigating federal government regulations. The Alabama congressman, who sits on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, spoke about the issues of government red tape during the hearing on “Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production” Tuesday. Government red tape leads to […]

Judge Mary Windom, Presiding Judge of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, announced today that she is running for re-election to her fourth and final term in statewide office. A Republican, Judge Windom was elected first in 2008, and has been re-elected three times to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Windom was elected […]

During a Tuesday morning episode of Longshore and McKnight, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to convince leadership within the NFL’s Washington Commanders franchise that the team should return to its former name, the Washington Redskins. Tuberville (R-Auburn) noted Trump has been vocal about the issue on multiple occasions. “I’ve […]

Etowah County is at a turning point, and State Sen. Andrew Jones says the future is looking bright. “We’re having kind of a sea change in Etowah County,” said Jones (R-Centre), who represents Senate District 10, which includes all of Etowah and Cherokee counties and part of DeKalb. “A lot of our legacy union employers […]