State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville), who is sponsoring a lottery bill this legislative session, believes this is the year for a lottery proposal to pass the legislature and get to a referendum of the people for approval. In an interview on Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show” this week, McClendon – who was one of […]

The admissions fixing case has been in the news lately because it involves Hollywood celebrities and a set of allegations so outrageous it sounds made for television. However, it also sheds light on a potential problem that may be more common than we think. This incident shows the extent to which people will go to […]

While Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) proudly supported the president and stood up for national security, Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) Thursday voted to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration related to securing the United States’ border with Mexico. After a dozen Republicans broke ranks to vote with the Democrats in the Senate, both chambers in […]

America is at a critical crossroads on the issue of illegal immigration. The president of the United States is about to veto a resolution blocking his emergency declaration on border security. That declaration is headed to the federal court system and will most likely end up before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the Democrats are trying […]

One of Alabama’s most prominent business executives has been named as the Birmingham Business Alliance’s (BBA) interim president and CEO. The BBA announced that Fred McCallum, who retired as president of AT&T Alabama in 2017, was named to the position Thursday. McCallum is a past chairman of the BBA, as well as a past chairman […]

According to a report from Newsmax, a Club for Growth poll shows Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) would defeat former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore if the two were to potentially face off in a runoff situation in the upcoming 2020 Republican U.S. Senate primary contest. The two were opponents in the 2017 special election […]

The anonymous winner of the over $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot will reportedly donate some of her winnings to aid victims of the recent east Alabama tornadoes. According to Charleston’s WCSC, lawyers revealed the planned contribution Thursday, along with the story of how the unidentified woman came across the historic winning ticket when traveling. “This […]

Schools are closing early in north Alabama because of the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather Service says numerous severe storms are possible beginning Thursday afternoon in the Tennessee Valley region and as far south as the northern Birmingham area. Forecasters say winds up to 60 mph are possible along with isolated tornadoes and […]

When President Donald Trump was traveling northbound on I-85 Friday en route to visit victims of the recent east Alabama tornadoes, his motorcade barely escaped what would have been a high-speed, head-on collision. A video of an out-of-control vehicle veering off of I-85 South and slamming into the cable guard rail in the median went […]

Under Governor Kay Ivey’s administration, the good news just keeps coming for Alabama’s manufacturing industry and for job seekers in the state. On Thursday, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced a historic $288 million expansion of its existing facility in Huntsville, which is not to be confused with the under-construction Mazda-Toyota plant. According to a press […]

Whether it’s sitting on metal bleachers at your local ball park, Friday night lights on a high school football field, or watching the bounce of a basketball on the slick wood floors of an old-school gymnasium, the goal typically remains the same, to see your team win. But for the Birmingham Athletic Partnership, winning goes […]

The education policy proposal introduced by Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) last month was included in President Donald Trump’s budget proposal released this week. Byrne and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are sponsoring the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act in their respective chambers. This pro-school choice legislation, which was developed with the consultation and support of […]

7. Auburn assistant basketball coach implicated in federal bribery scheme that is similar to the issues grabbing headlines for involving two actresses — The situation did not occur while Coach Ira Bowman was at Auburn, nor is it tied to the arrests of over 50 people in the case involving multiple schools, coaches and parents, but it is […]

The $1.6 billion Mazda-Toyota plant is bringing much more than just 4,000 jobs to the Huntsville area. As exemplified by Toyota’s announcement Wednesday, the companies plan to be active and generous members of the north Alabama community. To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), Toyota is donating $1 […]

The University of Alabama’s Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law is ranked 25th among the nation’s top law schools and eighth among the best public law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” rankings for 2020. This marks the eighth consecutive year that UA’s prestigious law school has been ranked […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined President Donald Trump at the White House once again Wednesday, this time to brief the president on the impact of drug trafficking at and between points of entry at the nation’s southern border. “I want to thank President Trump for his willingness to listen to state and local law enforcement […]

When the regular session of the Alabama legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, respective bills to make killing first responders a capital offense and add law enforcement officers to the state hate crime statute will be on the agenda. HB 59, sponsored by State Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville), would add on-duty first responders to the list of […]

Despite global trade tensions, the value of Alabama exports topped $21 billion in 2018 on increased shipments of chemicals, paper products and aerospace parts to overseas markets, figures from the U.S. Commerce Department indicate. Still, U.S. trade disputes with China and other countries that are Alabama’s top export destinations took a toll on shipments from […]

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is donating $100,000 to Auburn University in order to assist the students, faculty and staff who were impacted by the tornadoes on March 3. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said the conference is a “family” comprised of 14 institutions that come together to assist those impacted by circumstances such as the deadly […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama legislative leadership are spiking the football after achieving a bipartisan super-majority victory on a gas tax on Tuesday. It really is quite an accomplishment to behold, as they got a $300+ tax increase on gasoline in a ruby red state that is one of the most conservative in the nation. […]

A former beauty queen from Alabama will be featured on the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette.” University of Alabama graduate Hannah Brown of Northport was named the newest “Bachelorette” during the season finale of “The Bachelor” on Tuesday night.

MONTGOMERY — Enjoying a picturesque day on the State Capitol lawn, Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate joined the Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) in highlighting the “Buy Alabama’s Best” campaign. The campaign, which was formed in a partnership between the AGA and the Department of Agriculture and Industries in 2006, […]

Tuesday on Alabama Public Television, Rep. Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville) explained his “yes” vote on the Rebuild Alabama Act, which will raise gas taxes 10 cents a gallon over the next two-and-a-half years to finance infrastructure improvements around the state. The legislation passed the State House 84-20 and the State Senate 28-6 and was signed into […]

Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. CT, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will join President Donald Trump at the White House to participate in a discussion on the impact of drug trafficking at and between points of entry at the United States-Mexico border. Watch: