Jesse Battles, a lifelong resident of Etowah County and local business owner and farmer, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama State Senate, launching a campaign to unseat incumbent Senator Andrew Jones in the 2026 Republican primary. In a statement shared on Facebook, Battles said he was encouraged by community members to run after months […]

Josh Pendergrass, an attorney, pastor, and former state communications director for Gov. Kay Ivey, has launched his campaign for Alabama State Auditor, emphasizing government accountability, fiscal responsibility, and conservative principles. Pendergrass, who founded the Pendergrass Law Firm in Albertville in 2011, brings over 14 years of legal experience to his bid for office. His practice […]

The recently completed 2025 Regular Session has concluded successfully. Anytime you record solid balanced budgets, you have succeeded. Both the Education Budget and General Fund Budget are sound, thanks to the good work of the Budget Chairmen. Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), Senator Greg Albritton (R-Escambia), and Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) have […]

The 2026 election season is upon us — and so is campaign fundraising. According to filings with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) database, no Democrats in the Alabama Senate have yet filed their June 2025 monthly reports for the 2026 cycle. These reports, due on June 3, are the first […]

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to negotiate President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’,  the Senate’s version reportedly allocates millions in funding to North Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center and billions for projects being led by the NASA-affiliated entity. Per the legislation posted by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC will receive $100 million […]

Homewood City Councilwoman Jennifer Andress officially launched her campaign for mayor on Thursday, announcing her candidacy ahead of the city’s upcoming municipal election on August 26. Andress says her campaign is built on energy, experience, and a deep personal commitment to the community she’s served for nearly a decade. “Homewood is entering a new chapter,” […]

Alexander City’s 2025 mayoral contest expanded Thursday with the entry of businessman and longtime pastor Mike Densmore, who officially filed to challenge incumbent Curtis “Woody” Baird and a slate of fellow contenders. “Alex City” as it’s known by locals, is the largest municipality in Tallapoosa County and anchored by Lake Martin’s 750-mile shoreline. Densmore, a […]

Following the resignation of State Rep. Debbie Wood from the Alabama House, who recently announced she will be relocating out of the district with her husband as he accepts a new job in Florida, one lifelong local has announced her candidacy to fill the soon-to-be vacancy. Kristin Nelson, Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong advocated for Alabama’s interests in recent hearings on Capitol Hill with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The pair of lawmakers spoke with the Trump Administration official on a range of topics important to the Yellowhammer State and its residents, including Birmingham’s role in developing biotechnology, […]

A controversial development proposal in Homewood has come to a close. Samford University and its partners, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls, announced Thursday they are withdrawing all rezoning applications and development plans for the proposed Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, a mixed-use development intended to sit on university-owned land along Lakeshore Drive, […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, filling the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who stepped down in May to join the Trump administration. Cavanaugh now serves as Alabama’s State Director for Rural Development in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  […]

The Etowah County Commission was awarded a second SEEDS grant to support critical water and sewer infrastructure at the NEAR Megasite, marking another significant investment from the State of Alabama toward the county’s economic development efforts. This new funding, provided by the Alabama State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic […]

A new law mandating the collection of biometric data from undocumented immigrants in Alabama has officially taken effect, prompting praise from state leaders and pushback from civil liberties advocates. Senate Bill 63, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, requires local law enforcement agencies to collect fingerprints and DNA samples from undocumented immigrants in their […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is putting forward a bill he believes will help propel America’s energy dominance, while also giving more choices to American consumers. The Energy Choice Act of 2025 would bar states and local governments from taking away consumer choice and work toward advancing President Trump’s vision of unleashing American energy. Tuberville […]

U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) believe it’s time for Congress to start codifying some of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. President Donald Trump sent members of Congress a request this week to cut $9.4 million in approved spending. The package includes cuts to Public Broadcasting and foreign aid. RELATED: […]

Former Congressman Mo Brooks is leaving the door open for another possible Senate run in the 2026 election. Since U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his candidacy for Governor a little over a week ago, there has been speculation regarding a possible Brooks bid for the soon-to-be-open seat. In his last attempt to become a […]

Oct. 7, 2023, didn’t happen in a vacuum. The effects of the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel’s history reverberated across the globe, and this evil found its way into the dark corners of our homeland. The Jewish people have been persecuted for centuries, but many Jewish Americans are experiencing violence today that they’ve never witnessed […]

Days after announcing his run for Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to deal with allegations that he does not meet the residency requirements necessary to hold the office. In a short Wednesday interview on 95.3’s The Steve & DC Morning Show, Tuberville (R-Auburn) told the hosts he isn’t worried about the liberal speculation […]

Top legislative officials gathered in Tuscaloosa this week to discuss recent state policy developments and their impact on the region during the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s annual State of the State luncheon. Held on Wednesday at the Tuscaloosa River Market, the event featured a panel conversation with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel […]

Ken McFeeters, a seasoned insurance professional and former congressional candidate, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Positioning himself as a political outsider, McFeeters aims to challenge the entrenched establishment and advocate for the interests of everyday Alabamians. RELATED: Tuberville officially running for Governor of Alabama in […]

Alabama Republican Young Boozer announced Wednesday that he is once again running for the position of state treasurer. The new bid marks Boozer’s fourth campaign for the office. An experienced banker by trade, Boozer was first elected to the position in 2010 and then again in 2014. Due to state law, he could not run […]

 After more than two years of tension and uncertainty, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is entering a new chapter. On Tuesday, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a measure that reaffirms the museum’s traditional dual governance structure, allowing both the City Museum Board and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association to move forward […]

As President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” makes its way through the Senate, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are giving their respective opinions on the merits of the legislation. The 1,000-page bill passed by a vote of 215-214 in the House, with every Republican in Alabama’s delegation voting in favor of […]

The Alabama National Guard has announced the appointment of Casey Rogers as its new Deputy Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communication. Rogers, who previously served as the External Affairs Director for Governor Kay Ivey, officially assumes her new role today. According to the Alabama Political Reporter, Major General David Pritchett, Adjutant General of the […]