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Senator Doug Jones conducted two interviews with CBS 42 in which he discussed impeachment, his reelection bid and not having President Donald Trump's back.

Auburn establishes center for opioid research

Auburn’s Harrison School of Pharmacy announced Monday in a press release that it has established the Center for Opioid Research, Education and Outreach (COACH). The center will unify several different ongoing programs and research projects that already existed within the school of pharmacy. “Creation of this center allows us to house multiple programs under one […]

The Associated Press announced that five University of Alabama players and Auburn University's Derrick Brown have been named either AP first-, second-...

Byrne: Answering the call – Fighting a phony impeachment

This year, Democrats finally did what they have wanted to do since November 2016 – move to impeach President Donald Trump. This plan was politically motivated from the beginning, and I decided to lead the fight against it. This initial investigation into Donald Trump should never have begun in the first place. During the Obama […]

Auburn's Derrick Brown wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Auburn star defensive tackle Derrick Brown picked up his first national award on Sunday when it was announced he won the Lott IMPACT Trophy. The Lott Trophy, given annually, honors college football’s defensive player who demonstrates the highest quality of play on the field and superb character off the field. In the context of the […]

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay the medical bills and family expenses of Ozark Police Department Officer Samuel Yoh who was shot in the line of duty on Thursday, December 12. According to the page, Officer Yoh is currently in critical condition at Southeast Health in Dothan. Yoh’s wife, Missy, is […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is set to announce his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

Alabama’s aerospace industry looks to gain from the final version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which the U.S. Senate plans to vote on early this week. A previous version of the same bill in the U.S. House could have been a major setback for the state’s aerospace stakeholders. As Yellowhammer News reported […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is expanding his horizons once again, traveling to Israel this week as a part of a bipartisan delegation...

The rising cost of healthcare is a concern for every American with the cost of prescription medication increasing yearly.

With prison reform a must-do on the 2020 legislative agenda, the discussions about what that might entail are underway. Among the proposals offered have been to take on sentencing reform, which in theory would lessen sentences for some crimes and potentially lessen the burden on overcrowded prisons. During an appearance on Huntsville radio’s WVNN, Alabama […]

Even though it is less than three months to go until the March 3, 2020 Republican primary, the real fireworks in the race for the U.S. Senate nomination are not expected until after the holidays. However, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) gave Marion County Republicans what was perhaps a preview of what to expect in […]

Is there any real chance for impeachment and removal of the President?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and Cobb Lane B&B in Birmingham. Guests and passersby who venture into the Magic City’s only B&Bs are greeted with glorious bursts of holiday color. The gracious old homes, which date to 1898 and are on the National Register of Historic Places, pay tribute […]

McFarland Memorial Trail opens at Lake Lurleen State Park

Lake Lurleen State Park in Coker officially opened its newest trail on Thursday, named the J.W. “Bill” McFarland Sr. Memorial Trail to honor the late Tuscaloosa businessman, public servant and philanthropist. McFarland’s family donated funds to the Alabama State Parks Foundation for the construction of the half-mile trail, which connects to the 9-mile Tashka Trail, the park’s longest. […]

Celebrate the Seventh Amendment tomorrow in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Association of Justice will conclude its Courthouse Appreciation Tour and Social next week in Tuscaloosa. The Association and its members invite all courthouse employees and judicial staff to celebrate 230 years of the Seventh Amendment guaranteeing the right to a civil jury trial. Join us for fun and refreshments in Tuscaloosa County on […]

A dramatic $123 million renovation of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex’s Legacy Arena moved one step closer with the Birmingham Design Review Committee’s unanimous approval of the plan. The committee signed off on the designs, materials, landscaping and lighting. A separate signage plan will be presented to the Design Review Committee next year.

Rep. Martha Roby: Supporting our military

This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 with a vote of 377-48. This annual bill authorizes the various military programs and defense activities in the Department of Defense. It does not provide budget authority, which will be provided in future legislation. The […]

From the roads to the skies, the products created by the skilled hands of Alabama workers are in high demand in markets around the world. But the state’s automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing industries don’t have the corner on craftsmanship. In communities across the Tennessee Valley down to the Gulf Coast, there are painters, forgers, […]

Will the best team win?

The field is set for the college football playoff. Good sportsmanship often involves wishing, “May the best team win!” But the best team does not always win, which illustrates an important element of economics. Either LSU, Ohio State, Clemson or Oklahoma will be crowned champion on January 13. I will not prognosticate about the winner. […]

"You've just got to keep your faith," Jalen Hurts said. "Trust God. Know your why. Know why you do what you do. Keep faith and keep moving forward.

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow beat out former Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

During fall commencement ceremonies at UAB on Saturday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby was awarded the prestigious UAB President's Medal.

The words “red clay” evoke images of the South. Whether you’ve played in it, been stuck in it or just fancied it while driving down some Alabama backroad, it fits in here like sweet tea and barbecue. So, when John Corbin and Kerry McGinnis set out to open a brewery in downtown Opelika a few […]