Incumbent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced he will run for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 Republican Party primary.  Live from an Auburn staple, Byron’s Smokehouse, Tuberville announced his run in an exclusive television interview with “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News.  “I started my Senate run almost seven years ago, right in […]

It's already widely expected that Alabama Attorney General will run, but how about another well known college sports coach?

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is praising Alabama lawmakers following the conclusion of the latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, Ainsworth applauded the body for passing a package of pro-military bills that will benefit service members, veterans, and their families for years to come. According to Ainsworth, the legislation helps meet part […]

The city of Huntsville is proposing its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal calls for monthly sewer bills to increase from $24.15 to $29.15 for an average residential customer, which remains far below the average Alabama sewer […]

Elon Musk has stepped away from DOGE to run his companies full time. Numerous commentators suggest that DOGE has failed. I see DOGE as a crucial step in disrupting Washington’s culture of spending. DOGE could never cut spending by $2 trillion by itself. Discretionary Federal spending, the portion approved by Congress annually, was only $1.8 […]

Marshall was asked about his political future during a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal."

Longtime Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson has officially launched his campaign to become the city’s next mayor, adding his name to an increasingly competitive race ahead of the August 2025 municipal election. Jackson, who has represented District 1 since 1996, is the longest-serving current member of the Decatur City Council. A graduate of Austin High […]

Mayor Ralph Hellmich of Foley announced late last week that he is seeking another term as head of the city’s municipal government. A lifelong resident of the south Alabama town, Hellmich began serving on Foley’s city council in 2004 and eventually became its mayor in 2020. Prior to his time leading the city, Hellmich spent […]

In an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Fetterman (R-PA) are reintroducing legislation to help protect Americans from the harmful effects of social media. The Stop the Scroll Act, first introduced in September of 2024, would ensure that warning labels are placed on social media platforms explaining the negative […]

In observance of Memorial Day, Governor Kay Ivey has released a special video message paying tribute to U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of the country. She is joined in the tribute by Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David Pritchett. The video features […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) honored two of Alabama’s fallen service members this week in a speech delivered on the Senate floor, commemorating their sacrifice ahead of Memorial Day, according to a press release issued from Senator Tuberville’s office. Tuberville paid tribute to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Wesley Hosey of Clay and U.S. Marine […]

In May of 1836 – 189 years ago this month – Chief Eufaula of the Creek Indians addressed a joint session of the Alabama Legislature as it met in Tuscaloosa.Eufaula, who was also known as Yoholo-Micco among his people, was leading his large band of Creeks on the “Trail of Tears” to federally-designated Indian territory […]

You would have to be living under a rock to not be aware that two of our state’s metropolitan areas have a serious problem with violent crime. Montgomery and Birmingham have become crime-ridden war zones that resemble third world countries like Mexico, run by drug cartels. The rampant, open-ended violence and cavalier murders in Montgomery […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville gave high praise to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday for "standing up for our Constitution."

U.S. Senator Katie Britt returned to her hometown to deliver the 2025 commencement address to the graduating class of Enterprise High School, the same school where she earned her diploma 25 years ago. Speaking at Wildcat Stadium, Britt (R-Montgomery) addressed the Class of 2025 with a message of gratitude, perseverance, and the enduring strength of […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is making it a top priority to keep Americans safe during some major events that will soon be held in the country. 

This week, national headlines were made when two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by a pro-Palestinian assailant on Wednesday while they were departing an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, the two victims of the heinous slaying, were reportedly set to be engaged before […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey marked the end of a chapter: “The last of the bills on my desk today have been signed, and the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is officially a wrap!” In her remarks earlier this year during the State of the State address, delivered on February 4, Governor Ivey […]

City and school officials were formally sworn into office on May 19 during a joint inauguration ceremony at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The event marked the start of new four-year terms for Mayor Walt Maddox, all seven members of the City Council, and eight members of the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education. The new term […]

As the City of Helena prepares for upcoming elections and confronts serious budgetary challenges, city officials are weighing a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase that would raise the rate from 9% to 10%. The measure is intended to generate approximately $2 million annually to support public services and infrastructure investments, according to reporting by WBRC. […]

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring physicians can speak freely with patients about medical costs and treatment options. SB43, sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) was officially signed into law and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Medical Association of the […]

Recognized for his commitment to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt was honored with the prestigious Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. The award was presented to Aderholt (R-Haleyville) at Wednesday night’s Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual AcceptAbility Gala in Washington. During the ceremony, Aderholt invited a special guest to […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing to push for solutions to a problem affecting rural communities across the country. In a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Britt spoke to a panel of experts regarding the continuing closures of rural pharmacies, particularly in Alabama. The lawmaker began her remarks by drawing attention to the high number […]

Alabama's GOP Congressional Delegation praised the passage of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful, Bill,' in the House Thursday.