The Alabama Republican Party announced the keynote speaker for its upcoming annual Summer Dinner in Montgomery. The highly anticipated political event in August has featured a number of prominent speakers in recent years, including President Donald Trump and his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. On Wednesday, Party Chairman John Wahl revealed that this year’s headliner will be […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) believes it’s time to back up President Donald Trump’s energy policies and end the nation’s dependence on China. Palmer, who is the newly appointed Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Environment, introduced the Securing America’s Mineral Supply (SAMS) Act of 2025 to codify five of President Trump’s Executive Orders that […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

Fairhope resident Troy Vickers has announced his candidacy for the municipality’s City Council, seeking the Place 1 seat currently held by incumbent Jack Burrell. Vickers, who moved to Fairhope in 2022 with his wife, Diane, said his background as a civil engineer and his experiences as a citizen motivated him to enter the race. Vickers […]

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Brad Mendheim is running for another term on the state’s highest judicial body. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Mendheim formally announced his candidacy to retain Place 2 on the Alabama Supreme Court, a seat he has held since 2018 when he was first appointed by Governor Kay Ivey. He […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are asking the Trump administration to end a controversial Biden-era rule requiring Project Labor Agreements for large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter addressed to President Trump, led by Britt, the two lawmakers were joined nineteen of their fellow GOP Senators in formally requesting the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down day three of SEC Media Days on location from Atlanta! Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, and Oklahoma took center stage, while the fallout from the MLB All-Star Game still lingered. Hosts Longshore and McKnight opened with a recap of the controversial finish, questioning the […]

On Tuesday, Republican candidate Cindy Myrex nearly avoided a run-off election in Alabama House District 12 by roughly two dozen votes. A special election is underway to fill the vacancy left by former State Rep. Corey Harbison after he stepped down from his Cullman-area seat earlier this year. With a total of 4,235 votes cast, […]

Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl is sending a message that Alabama libraries will not be places of woke indoctrination. Wahl, who is also the Alabama Republican Party Chairman, has issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state, informing them that the APLS Board will stand behind President Trump’s […]

The Muscle Shoals City Council heard from constituents in the Beacon Point neighborhood about a troubling situation during its July 14 meeting, according to WAFF. Neighbors reported that thousands of dead fish and standing water had invaded their backyards, creating what some described as a “lake” of water behind the neighborhood. RELATED: Alex City residents […]

7. Republicans narrowly advanced a rescissions package to the Senate floor, aiming to cut funding for various programs, but opposition from Democrats and other Republicans make final passage less than a slam dunk. 6. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) stated that a decision on the Space Command headquarters is coming soon, amid ongoing discussions and […]

More than four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, the product remains unavailable, but an administrative hearing process may finally clear the way for licenses to be awarded. WHNT reported that the long-running disputes over medical cannabis facility licenses could soon be addressed through a formal process led by former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice […]

The Montgomery Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday to address a string of violent incidents over the past week and outline ongoing efforts to reduce crime in the city. Chief of Police James Grayboys opened the briefing by acknowledging the purpose of the event. “One of the things I’m going to be talking […]

In what it calls a historic investment in emergency services, Huntsville Hospital Health System is planning to build free-standing emergency departments in North Huntsville and the Hampton Cove area. A project underway in Madison will increase the emergency department by six beds, increasing capacity by 25%, the system said in a news release. RELATED: Huntsville […]

It’s a new day and a new career for Hal Nash. The former chief corrections deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is now the chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward gave the oath of office to Nash on Monday. He will preside […]

One of the more interesting narratives headed into this year’s SEC Media Days was that both Diego Pavia and Hugh Freeze were scheduled to be part of the festivities. Though the unlikely pair’s programs were lined up on different days, they are very much entangled after facing off in three different matchups. Whether Pavia was […]

Phil Williams, former Alabama State Senator and host of “Rightside Radio,” was featured as a panelist Monday on CNN’s “NewsNight.” Williams had to chance to defend President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and their use of the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida. “Well, listen, first of all, when I was in the State Senate, we […]

Steve Marshall filed his first report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, which disclosed a total of $406,318.43 in contributions to his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. Marshall’s campaign claimed a strong start in the initial report, saying contributions were sourced from 750 individual donors, with 87% of funds coming from Alabamians. […]

University of Alabama Law professor and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance actually believes that attacks on ICE agents by illegal immigrants could be justified. While appearing on the network, she claimed that because ICE agents wear masks, the people being detained by them might be able to claim self-defense for resisting because they may fear […]

Something new is coming to Alabama’s weather world. In a video message posted to The Alabama Weather Network’s platforms, James Spann announced the launch of a new 24/7 digital weather channel dedicated to serving all 67 counties of Alabama. This is welcome news to many Alabamians. “This is James Spann, Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 […]

A small group of Mexican restaurants in the Auburn-Opelika area, are currently being raided by law enforcement agencies in a series of immigration enforcement operations. According to WRBL in Columbus, Georgia, the effort is being led by Homeland Security Investigations in conjunction with efforts from local and state authorities. RELATED: Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  day 2 of SEC Media Days is starting strong and the hosts started with reflections on the subdued nature of most coach and player interviews, arguing that little groundbreaking news typically emerges from these sessions. John and Barry noted the carefully crafted responses expected from participants and shared that […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt brought in more than $779,000 for her principal campaign committee in the second quarter of 2025, according to her latest quarterly Federal Election Commission filing. Britt’s (R-Montgomery) campaign committee, Britt For Alabama, Inc., reported raising $779,512.55 during the reporting period, which covered April 1 through June 30. The sum ranks as […]

The City of Mountain Brook has joined the City of Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s current method of distributing revenue from the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). Tuscaloosa approved filing the lawsuit at its July 2 meeting, and the Mountain Brook City Council voted unanimously to join during its meeting on July 15. […]