On a call with reporters Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked if Republicans should renew enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies as midterms approach. The lawmaker has previously acknowledged the significant number of Alabamians who could lose health coverage if the subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year. “You start cutting […]

For more than a decade, the City of Clay, Alabama has operated under what local officials refer to as a “mayor and city manager” model. But new legal concerns suggest that Clay may have sidestepped state law by creating the powerful city manager position without a public vote. In 2012, the Clay City Council voted […]

A Decatur City Councilman is accusing a fellow councilman of claiming a condemned house as his legal residence on election paperwork. Councilman Hunter Pepper alleges that mayoral candidate Billy Jackson listed a property that is “structurally unsafe” and uninhabitable as his qualifying address.  According to FOX54, Pepper claims Jackson hasn’t lived at the home for […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) believes a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court should result in parents taking action in the Yellowhammer State. 

7. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs, and has had tests done on his heart because of this. 6. Activists in Homewood are demanding the release of body camera footage from the shooting of Jabari Peoples, warning of potential protests if their demands […]

 Tuscaloosa Academy graduate Russell Cole has been named to the prestigious 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) Team of Distinction. This honor recognizes the nation’s top high school scholar-athletes for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities. Cole was selected as the lone honoree from Alabama and one of just 82 players […]

Authorities and harm reduction advocates are warning of a suspected dangerous batch of methamphetamine circulating in Birmingham after several deaths and hospitalizations were reported over the past week. According to a Facebook post from the Recovery Resource Center (RRC), multiple people in the downtown Birmingham area experienced severe, unusual symptoms after injecting meth, including chills, […]

The U.S. Army officially restored the name Fort Rucker to its Wiregrass installation Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. In June, the Secretary of the Army directed the change to honor Capt Edward W. Rucker Jr., a World War I aviation pioneer and Army Air Corps pilot. The installation, originally named […]

As Birmingham heads into a pivotal municipal election on August 26, voters will have no shortage of concerns they hope candidates will work to address if elected. The City of Birmingham released the full list of qualifying candidates for every race on the ballot, from mayor to school board. Meanwhile, residents attending a candidate forum […]

Thursday marks the final day of this year’s edition of SEC Media Days, one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer with regards to the college football offseason calendar. For four days, this time in the city of Atlanta, coaches from every team gathered with some of their star players to talk about the […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Thursday. ALFA, which speaks for more than 350,000 member families across all 67 Alabama counties, is responsible for its political and grassroots influence through FarmPAC, backing Tuberville (R-Auburn) today. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined their Republicans colleagues in passing some spending cuts that were recommended by DOGE.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are on Day 4 of SEC Media Days, and kick it off criticized the event’s scheduling, arguing it lost momentum by ending with lower-profile programs like Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. The hosts renewed calls for SEC Media Days to be shortened from four […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has a “BIG” announcement set for August 14. If this is what reports have been indicating for months now – it’s expected to be U.S. Senate caliber big.  It’s unlikely Moore would host an event across the state from his Enterprise district-hometown to do anything other than announce a campaign that’s […]

An Auburn restaurateur accused of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic relief funds and misusing them has surrendered to authorities following a multi-agency search at several of his businesses. Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes is facing charges related to misusing federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the U.S. […]

A recent court filing by the Internal Revenue Service could have sweeping implications for churches across Alabama, potentially allowing them to openly endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. The filing, first reported by ABC News, formalizes the agency’s long-standing practice of not enforcing the 1954 Johnson Amendment against churches. That amendment prohibited all […]

Tuberville had an opportunity to tout the experience and qualifications of Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook to the Senate Wednesday.

State Sen. Gerald Allen is officially running for reelection to the Alabama State Senate. First elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1994 and the state Senate in 2010, the lawmaker is billing himself as a “trusted conservative leader” with a “record rooted in results.” In a campaign announcement issued Wednesday, Allen explained why […]

Just ahead of ushering his committee’s passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) posted the highest fundraising gain of any member in Alabama’s U.S. House delegation. Rogers, who has served as Alabama’s 3rd District Congressman since 2003 and as Chairman of the all-powerful U.S. House Armed Services […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

After a career dedicated to public service at The University of Alabama, Dr. Samory Pruitt, vice president for the Division of Community Affairs, plans to retire effective June 1, 2026. At the time of his retirement, Pruitt will have served the University for 40 years and led the Division of Community Affairs since its creation […]

Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold said this week that the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama is “more hate-fueled” than the storied Red River rivalry he experienced as a former Oklahoma Sooner. When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers lace it up on the gridiron, more than just a year’s worth of bragging rights […]

The latest tracking polling from Morning Consult shows Alabama’s U.S. Senators are among the nation’s most popular. Covering the second quarter of 2025, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recorded an approval of 54% and a disapproval of only 23%. That disapproval rating is the country’s second-best of all 100 Senators. Britt’s net approval of 31% is […]

Republicans are showing support for legislation related to Jeffrey Epstein investigations and decrying political maneuvering, with some accusing Democrats of exploiting the issue while President Donald Trump makes the issue way worse by behaving so defensively