Governor Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate is 3.8%, matching the rate of April 2007, which is the lowest rate in recorded history. This is down from August’s rate of 4.2%, and well below September 2016’s rate of 6.0%. Governor Ivey released a statement on this milestone, stating: “We’ve been working […]

In a press release today, the campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore blistered his opponent, Democrat Doug Jones, who reportedly told AL.com yesterday,  “I’m tired of Alabama being an embarrassment around the country.” Moore’s Campaign Chairman Bill Armistead responded this afternoon. “Alabama needs a senator in Washington who is proud of this state, someone […]

State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) announced today that he plans to seek the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries for the state of Alabama. His campaign is focused on “creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services, or anything in between. Current Commissioner John McMillan is […]

As reported by WKRG News, SSAB Steel announced earlier today that they will relocate their business headquarters in Mobile, Al. The announcement came at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and was met with great enthusiasm. SSAB has been operating in the port city for nearly 20 years now, providing jobs across South Alabama. […]

Earlier today Republican Senator Tim Melson announced his intent to seek a second term in the Alabama State Senate. A native Alabamian, Melson represents Lauderdale, Limestone and Madison Counties. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and before his first term in the Senate, he spent nearly 20 years as […]

Roy Moore continues to rack up endorsements from major Republican figures ahead of the December 12th special election. On Wednesday, his campaign announced the endorsement of Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). McCutcheon believes that Moore is the only candidate to fill Jeff Session’s shoes. “I am pleased to add my name to […]

Birmingham Attorney Alexander Shunnarah and his staff will host a Free Legal Advice Day at the Irondale Public Library on Tuesday, October 24 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Shunnarah invites members of the Irondale and greater Birmingham community to join him to discuss legal matters confidentially and free of charge. He will be joined by two […]

As the Alabama Department of Transportation prepares to tackle some of the worst traffic in the Birmingham area, many environmental experts warn that the new construction project could adversely impact the city’s drinking water. If you’ve spent any time in Birmingham, then chances are you are familiar with the traffic nightmares of Highway 280. Morning […]

(News Analysis) As reported by The Hill, Fox News has released a new poll suggesting that Roy Moore and Doug Jones are virtually tied in the race for Alabama senate at 42 percent of the vote a piece. The poll also found that 11 percent of voters were unsure of who they were voting for, while […]

Former Huntsville Police Chief Rex Reynolds has declared his candidacy to fill the seat for Alabama House District 21 following the tragic loss of Representative Jim Patterson. Governor Ivey has set a Special Election for January 9, 2018, to fill this vacant House seat. Reynolds retired from the City of Huntsville in 2013 following 34 […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, the Mobile BayBears have been sold to BallCorps, LLC of Arizona. While the sale of the longtime Mobile team has been confirmed, reports indicate that the new owners are preparing to request a relocation to Madison, Alabama. The BayBears have called Hank Aaron Stadium home for the past 20 […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, a prominent block in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham was sold over the weekend. Part of the sale includes Avondale Brewing Company, Post Office Pies, and Saw’s Soul Kitchen. Orchestra Partners, the company behind the purchase, wants patrons to know that their favorite spots are not going anywhere. “Our […]

On Thursday, Roy Moore’s campaign announced the endorsement of the Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston). Marsh’s endorsement comes as many of the state’s Republican leaders have begun to rally behind their candidate to ensure he defeats the Democrat in December. “This is a time for unity,” Marsh said Thursday. “Alabama Republicans voted overwhelmingly […]

As reported by Alabama News Center, the city of Anniston is set to get a sizable expansion to its existing New Flyer bus campus. As the first Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) in North America, New Flyer has paired up with an Alabama city to help shape the way bus technology progresses in the 21st Century. […]

(NEWS RELEASE) MONTGOMERY, AL – Legal challenges to Alabama’s legislative districts reached a milestone yesterday when the federal three-judge court presiding over the case unanimously dismissed all remaining objections to the districts. The new districts were first drawn in 2014 and were revised earlier this year in response to guidance from the United States Supreme […]

(Opinion Editorial) As I travel around our great state listening to thousands of Alabamians talk about the things near and dear to their hearts, I am filled with hope.  Alabama is a wonderful state with so much potential.  We have smart, hardworking, God-fearing people, and we can do anything when we put our minds to […]

A new poll shows that Republican Roy Moore leads Democrat Doug Jones by eight points in the upcoming election to fill Jeff Session’s old Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Luther Strange, who Moore defeated in the Republican primary runoff last month. This poll was conducted by Cyngal, a Montgomery-based polling and communications firm, […]

Koch Foods Inc. has announced plans to invest $40.5 to build a feed mill in Randolph County. The mill will produce prepared feeds and ingredients to support a processing plant in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Koch Foods plans to hire 27 full-time employees and 19 truck drivers with a total annual payroll of $2 million. “Koch […]

CAMPAIGN HQ PRESS RELEASE: Andy Whitt has announced that he will seek the open vacancy in the Alabama House of Representatives, District 6 in the June 5, 2018, Republican Primary. Whitt is seeking the seat because Representative Phil Williams is not running for re-election. Andy’s grassroots run deep in the district.  He and his family […]

Rick Burgess, popular radio personality and co-host of the “Rick and Bubba Show,” has endorsed Republican candidate Will Ainsworth for Lieutenant Governor. According to a press release from Ainsworth’s campaign, Burgess believes that Ainsworth’s “fresh perspective, deep religious faith, and devotion to moral principles” make him an excellent candidate for the position. “Will Ainsworth is […]

Last week, the House took a big step toward long overdue tax reform when we passed our budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget is important because it opens up the process by which we can bypass a Democrat filibuster and pass tax reform with 51 votes in the Senate. If you read last week’s […]

Austal USA, which maintains a substantial manufacturing facility in Mobile, has been awarded a new six-year contract by the U.S. Navy. For the past several years Austal has been constructing littoral combat ships on the behalf of the U.S. military. Based on a trimaran seaframe, these ships operate in the shallow waters close to shore. […]

As reported by Alabama Newscenter, out of the 156,000 Alabama homes left without power as a result of Hurricane Nate, less than 10,000 remain in the dark. Immediately following the storm, Alabama Power workers, with the assistance of crews from 11 other states, began work to restore services as soon as conditions allowed. In some […]

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced plans today to withdraw the Obama-era “Clean Power Plan” designed to curb emissions from coal-fired power plants. At a speech in the heart of coal country in Hazard, Kentucky, Pruitt said he is signing a proposed rule to withdraw the Obama initiative. “When you think about what that rule meant, […]