U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) praised President Donald Trump this week after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries committed to spending more on their national defense. During the recent summit attended by Trump, the majority of NATO countries agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of each country’s total gross domestic product (GDP) by […]

Qualifying for municipal elections in Alabama has ended, and in Madison, that leaves four city council candidates unopposed. In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate who qualified in her race, while newcomers David Bier in District 2, Billie Goodson in District 3, and Alice Lessmann in District 5 are also unopposed. RELATED: Jeanne Rizzardi to run for Madison […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL07) has cosponsored a War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, unless specifically authorized by Congress. The resolution was introduced following the Trump administration’s cancellation of a scheduled classified briefing for members of Congress regarding recent military action in Iran. RELATED: There is no question about […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is praising the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice in combating a rise in antisemitism seen across the country recently. RELATED: Alabama Republicans condemn anti-Semitic terror attack in D.C. as ‘evil, ‘Ungodly’- Sewell, Figures silent The Justice Department launched Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7) in March, an […]

The newly restructured seven-member Birmingham Water Works Board made a major change at its June 24 meeting by voting to rename the utility. The board approved an amendment to the utility’s Certificate of Incorporation, officially changing its name to City of Birmingham Regional Water Works, doing business as Central Alabama Water, in a 5-2 vote. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) latest piece of legislation allowing for the deportation of any illegal alien who has been convicted or admitted to the offense of driving while drunk passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. “Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message,” Moore said. “If you are a guest in this […]

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) hosted its 22nd Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch on Wednesday in Montgomery, paying tribute to the hardworking farmers who cultivate crops across the state. The gathering in particular spotlighted Alabama-grown tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, and lettuce. It also featured several products manufactured in Alabama, including Golden Flake chips, […]

A heated city council meeting in Lincoln turned into a public airing of grievances Tuesday night as several police officers voiced concerns about leadership and operations within the Lincoln Police Department. The discussion took place in the mayor’s absence, who was reportedly on vacation, according to ABC 33/40. One of the most striking moments came […]

Citing her intent to advocate for the public and its interests, Caroleene Dobson announced Thursday that she is running to become Alabama’s next Secretary of State in 2026. The Beatrice native is an accomplished conservative attorney and a current shareholder at Maynard Nexsen, specializing in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law in Montgomery. […]

The number of candidates seeking to become Mobile’s next mayor dropped by two this week, as former Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste and former City Councilman Jermaine Burrell exited the race and endorsed State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-District 103). “This campaign is about bringing Mobile together, every small business, and making sure no one is […]

Taking the “state’s election security to the highest level,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said ballots in next year’s election will be enhanced with security emblems. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with its ballot printing vendor to implement the emblems that are invisible to the human eye, Allen said in […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has said multiple times in the past week that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should lose his job after the latter decided not to lower interest rates. The senator hasn’t been happy with the chairman since he announced Wednesday that rates would remain between 4.25% and 4.5%. Tuberville believes interest […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that applications for Round 3 of the state’s SEEDS grant program will open on July 1, with a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce in partnership with […]

The term of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Chair Leigh Gwathney officially ends this week, bringing attention to the process of naming the board’s next leader. Gwathney was appointed to a six-year term by Governor Kay Ivey in 2019, and her appointment is now set to expire. Under Alabama law, the Governor selects parole […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a man from the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday who “never adjusted his status,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS announced on Tuesday that Ribvar Karimi of Blount County’s Locust Fork is being detained and is currently facing deportation. Karimi reportedly served as an Iranian […]

The City of Helena continues to consider a 1% sales tax increase that could generate approximately $2 million for the city’s annual budget. The topic was discussed at a recent meeting of the Helena City Council. According to WBRC, City Councilman Andy Healy agreed that nobody wants to raise taxes. He told the news outlet, […]

Calling Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville “probably the best-kept secret in this country,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville touted building and operating the proposed Golden Dome defense in the Rocket City. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) at a press conference today to speak on the importance of the Golden Dome for America’s national security. […]

In response to the recent unrest in California involving anti-ICE protests, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)  joined with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act. The legislation, according to the lawmakers, would make it a federal crime to intentionally […]

Voters in Fayette, Lamar, and Walker Counties, as well as portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties, went to the polls on Tuesday to select the next Senator for District 5.   Republican State Representative Matt Woods faced Democratic nominee Ryan Cagle in the special election made necessary by the departure of former Senate President Pro […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is praising the U.S. military’s successful operation in the Middle East that destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities. “Operation Midnight Hammer” included B2 bombers that saw the first ever deployment of the massive ordinance penetrator (MOP). Additionally, 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from a submarine struck two of the facilities. RELATED: Alabama Republicans […]

The Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission voted  Tuesday to recommend a zoning text amendment and a rezoning request that would allow a hyperscale data center project to move forward on more than 670 acres off Rock Mountain Lake Road. The proposal, submitted by Logistics Land Investments, includes the development of a multi-building technology campus on […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes that his latest piece of legislation will prevent liberal states like California from putting dangerous illegal aliens, charged with certain crimes, back on American streets after being arrested. Moore’s bill, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, passed the […]

In December, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation setting the special election date of June 24 to fill the Alabama District Five Senate seat. Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed previously held the position before leaving the office to serve as Ivey’s Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. Today, Northwest Alabama residents will go to the […]

On Monday night, President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had been brokered after the two countries traded missile attacks for several days. Whether or not the truce will be effective remains questionable on Tuesday, as both sides continued military operations. For the moment, it seems that a region-wide and more deadly […]