MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) is the sixth-most popular governor in the United States, according to Morning Consult’s Governor Approval Rankings. Ivey’s approval rating currently sits at 64 percent — a full 18 points higher than President Donald Trump. By in-state approval rating, the nation’s ten most popular governors are all Republicans. However, […]

Auburn has set its annual Fan Day for Saturday August 19 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. It will be held at the Indoor Practice Facility and Field House at the Auburn Athletics Complex. Fan Day always provides a unique experience for Tiger Fans to get excited for the upcoming seasons, as sports fans of all […]

Ashlynn Bailey was just a 20-year-old student at The University of Alabama when Rodrigus Lee Pearson sold her a lethal dose of fentanyl. In a U.S. district court, Pearson was sentenced to 20 years for his role in her death. The sentence was handed down as part of a plea agreement made between the prosecution […]

On Monday, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring this week “Made in America” week. Products from each of the 50 states were showcased as part of the ceremonies of “Made in America” day that took place at the White House. One of these products was a bucket truck assembled by Altec Industries, a manufacturing company […]

In an interview with WVTM-TV, disgraced former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said: “I’m the best Governor Alabama’s ever had by far.” Defending his time in the governor’s mansion, Bentley added, “They (his political opponents) took advantage of some personal things. . . Had people just left us alone Alabama would have been a lot better […]

Following the retirement of Major General Perry Smith, Governor Ivey has appointed Sheryl Gordon as Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard. General Gordon will be the first female Adjutant General in the history of the Alabama National Guard. Governor Ivey called General Gordon a “trailblazer and visionary leader” with “a distinguished military career spanning […]

Sam McLure, founder of the Adoption Law Firm in Birmingham, has announced his candidacy for Alabama attorney general. He will run against incumbent Steve Marshall and Alice Martin in the Republican primary. In a press release posted to Facebook Monday, the foster parent and father of three outlined a platform centered around foster care and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Jeff Sessions said yesterday that the U.S. Department of Justice will make it easier to engage in Civil Asset Forfeiture — a practice whereby local law enforcement agencies can seize property from those suspected of a crime, and then sell that property for a profit. Specifically, Sessions said the practice […]

Recommended Reading: Love Your Life, Not Theirs by Rachel Cruz Personally, I’m thankful that Facebook wasn’t invented until my senior year of college. Adolescence was hard enough without having the added pressures of petty dramas played out online for all to see. That doesn’t mean that I’ve escaped the social media demons altogether though. While […]

With the rise of online shopping and incentives like Amazon Prime’s free two-day shipping and Amazon Prime Day, many retail chains continue to be forced to reinvent themselves or close their doors. With several more stores added to the ever-increasing list of bankruptcy filings, here’s how Alabama will be affected. Gymboree – The children’s clothing […]

The U.S. Department of Justice, headed by Alabamian Jeff Sessions, announced today that three companies have agreed to pay approximately $19.5 million in response to allegations filing false to Medicare for rehab therapy and hospice services.  This announcement shows a continuing trend that Sessions and the DOJ are determined to crack down on Medicare fraud.As […]

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat presently occupied by Luther Strange, announced today that he supports the legalization of cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana. Brooks made the announcement at a press conference streamed on the Facebook page of Talk 99.5 in which fellow Senate Candidate Dom Gentile announced that he […]

DOTHAN, Ala. — An attempted robbery of members of a Dothan Church came to a screeching halt Sunday night when an armed church staffer fired upon the suspect as he tried to escape. 26-year-old Steffon Parreese Valentez Tolver allegedly stole $50 from a member of Crossroads Baptist Church before trying to rob a staffer. When […]

Alabama’s aerospace sector is continuing its meteoric rise thanks to a 65 percent increase in exports last year. In 2016, Alabama aerospace companies exported $1.4 billion in products, which represents a 156 percent increase since 2011. “The aerospace industry – as does the automotive industry – values U.S.-made products because Federal Aviation Authority regulations ensure […]

LEEDS, Ala. — After a successful first event in Bessemer this Spring, Alabama Attorney Alexander Shunnarah will host a second free legal advice day in Leeds on Wednesday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shunnarah and four top attorneys from his practice will take questions at the Leeds Public Library annex, and time […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Birmingham-based company Altec will be at the White House today to participate in President Trump’s “Made in America Week” kickoff event. Founded 88 years ago, Altec specializes in the manufacturing of bucket trucks used by electric utility and telecommunications companies. Altec has numerous manufacturing plants in the United States and exports […]

In a statement released Monday morning, the Oxford Police Department is making it clear that shoplifters are not wanted in their town. In its announcement of six recent shoplifting arrests, the Oxford P.D. posted the following on its Facebook page this morning. A quick reminder to those thinking of coming to Oxford to steal. Your […]

As of 11:30 pm Sunday night, there’s still no word on the 11-year-old girl reported missing this morning from Dadeville, AL. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department notified the public that they are searching for Victoria Skye Smith this morning. The Sheriff’s Department Facebook post said:   “She was last seen in the Murphy Dam Lake […]

Late Thursday night, the Rainbow City, Alabama Police stopped a male suspect who refused to cooperate. He eventually fled across rough terrain and injured himself in a fall, but officers still had to tase him to force compliance. Sometime later, a Facebook user claimed the officers had beaten the man and thrown him off a […]

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R), along with Clay County District Attorney Jeffrey Willis, announced the receipt of a guilty plea from Loren Bunner, age 20, for the murder of 18-year-old Jolee Nicole Callan. Bunner has been sentenced to 52 years in prison and also ordered to pay $9,255.92 in restitution. “We have […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2018 version of the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday, which will fund and set the policy goals for the country’s armed forces. Although it passed by a margin of 344 to 81, it still must be reconciled with the Senate version of the bill. […]

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Sallie Bryant, Chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, sent a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce demanding action on what calls “unfair” Chinese steel dumping practices. “The Department of Commerce has an opportunity to support the domestic steel industry by imposing trade remedies and other actions that would support […]

Honda has officially issued a recall on 1.2 million Accords due to an issue with potentially dangerous battery sensors. Sensors in some of the sedans have short circuited and caused fires because they were not properly sealed from moisture, the company says. The four reported fires occurred in states that use salt to melt ice […]