The Alabama Association for Justice, the state’s advocacy group for trial lawyers, donated $100,000 to Associate Justice Tom Parker’s campaign for state Supreme Court Chief Justice on Friday through its “Progress for Justice PAC.” With this new contribution, the association’s PAC has now donated $500,000 to Parker’s campaign. With another $5,000 from a Tuscaloosa personal […]

HOOVER – Minutes before news broke nationally Monday morning that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was being forced out of the White House, Attorney General Jeff Sessions left the stage immediately following his speech at the National Public Safety Partnership Symposium. The attorney general did not attend the scheduled press availability with other law enforcement officials following […]

After months of shadowy activity and legally questionable shell games, Planned Parenthood Southeast’s Alabama PAC finally has revealed a public purpose. The PAC, now called “Alabama for Healthy Families,” on Thursday in downtown Montgomery launched an all-out effort to kill the proposed Amendment Two on the upcoming November 6 General Election ballot. This amendment “would add language […]

As CBS 42 reported, the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent, Alabama, graduated the first class from the Birmingham Theological Seminary (BTS) Prison Initiative recently, with one inmate saying, “God is a changer of men and we’re living proof of that.” Ten inmates were awarded with certificates of completion, including four graduates earning a Master’s of […]

Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Friday announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $3.2 million grant to Troy University to build a new facility for researching recycled plastic materials, and Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen joined Shelby in applauding the tremendous news. “The new facility at Troy University […]

In the second reported ambush of police in the last three weeks in Selma, an officer was shot by multiple assailants using high-powered rifles and “military type tactics.” Per the Selma Times-Journal, the male officer, whose name is not being released at this time, is in stable condition after being transported to a hospital by […]

7. Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer warns Democrats about their attack on the American idea of the presumption of innocence — A narrative on cable news this weekend was developing about how maybe the Democrats have gone too far in their attempts to stop Brett Kavanaugh and even CNN is asking them about it. — Congressman […]

The possibility of a lottery in Alabama’s future is something that has been put forth by both gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Walt Maddox in recent weeks. In an interview that aired on Huntsville’s WHNT on Friday, State House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) has gone as far as predicting the […]

A reoccurring theme within Anniston Star editorials and from its editorial staff on social media as of late has been to protest Rep. Mike Rogers’ (R-Saks) unwillingness to sit down with the paper’s editorial board. Phillip Tutor, the commentary editor of the Star, has argued for Rogers to come to the editorial board and “to […]

While ICE & CBP agents are defending themselves against partisan political rhetoric from the left, Attorney General Steve Marshall is working to highlight the important role they play in defending the rule of law and thus, securing our borders. Last month, Marshall accepted an invitation to speak on a select White House Panel discussion on […]

Krispy Kreme will offer their new “Coffee Glazed” doughnut and “Original Glazed” flavored coffee starting Monday, and 13 Alabama locations will participate. While the new coffee will become a permanent fixture on the menu, the coffee-glazed doughnuts will only be available through Sunday. In addition to enjoying both new products throughout the week, Alabamians can […]

With Mississippi recently adding sports betting to its legal gambling options, the pressure is on for Alabama to not only follow that lead, but to institute a state lottery as well. While one prominent Republican state lawmaker already has predicted a sports gaming bill will be considered by the Alabama Legislature in 2019 yet be […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Will Judge Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed or not based on the he said/she said accusation? — Does Sen. Doug Jones view his issues as a reason to vote against him or as an excuse? — How […]

On Friday’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) expressed his skepticism over the sincerity of Senate Democrats regarding the sexual misconduct allegations aimed at U.S. Supreme Court associate justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Palmer warned that weaponizing a “scandal” in these situations may impact the country’s ability to self-govern. “It looks […]

Less than a year ago, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to simplify our complicated tax code and lower rates for all Americans. Thanks to tax reform and other pro-growth policies, our economy is booming. You don’t just have to take my word for it – here […]

On November 6, Alabamians will vote on four proposed statewide constitutional amendments. Although the first two amendments will likely receive the most attention (API’s analyses can be found on our website), amendments three and four deserve notice as well. They are, in fact, changes to the longest known constitution in the world. We’ll start with […]

In an interview that aired on Friday’s episode of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill elaborated on his response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of blocked Twitter users by ACLU of Alabama, which he initially called a “political hack job.” Merrill told “Capitol Journal” host Don Dailey given that […]

In Matthew 22, we are painted a vivid picture of Jesus being cornered by the Pharisees and the Herodians. Maybe you remember He was asked if it is right to pay taxes to Caesar. This was a well-crafted plan on the part of the Pharisees, not only in asking the question but also in bringing […]

The University of South Alabama unveiled a new name for the region’s only hospital offering Level I trauma care, as the USA Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the name of the USA Medical Center to University Hospital.  The transformation more accurately reflects the hospital’s teaching and research mission. University Hospital, as a component […]

Like many children growing up, Conrad Reed liked to tinker with model cars and airplanes. But while most have given up the childhood hobby, at age 68, Reed has yet to quit. He just works on the real things now. “I don’t fish, and I don’t play golf,” says Reed, a senior real estate specialist for […]

The nation’s top law enforcement official, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, visited Auburn University on Friday to examine two Auburn initiatives designed to protect the public—one focused on the national opioid crisis and the other involving the world’s most advanced detector dogs. Sessions was briefed on Auburn’s approach to effective opioid response and treatment at the Harrison School of […]

Friday during an appearance on Birmingham’s Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show,” Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) weighed in on the current controversy surrounding U.S. Supreme Court associate justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation and how his colleagues in the U.S. Senate are handling the confirmation process to date. During the segment, Rogers responded to a question […]

While ICE & CBP agents are defending themselves against partisan political rhetoric from the left, Attorney General Steve Marshall is working to highlight the important role they play in defending the rule of law and thus, securing our borders. Last month, Marshall accepted an invitation to speak on a select White House Panel discussion on […]

Mary Laslie Pike doesn’t play football, but the 10-year-old from Homewood is among 100 youngsters whose names will be on the backs of UAB football players’ jerseys as they host the second installment of their Children’s Harbor Game. The contest, which highlights children served by Children’s Harbor, will be the Blazers’ Oct. 20 game against […]