Montgomery Whitewater is adding a new way for guests to experience the power and excitement of its course with the launch of whitewater tubing, kicking off July 4 as part of its “Red, White, and Tube” celebration. The high-adventure activity combines the laid-back appeal of a single-person float with the movement and challenge of whitewater […]

The 2025 Legislative Session was my second representing House District 16, which includes all of Fayette, northern Tuscaloosa, and western Jefferson Counties. After winning this seat in a contested special election in 2024, I have worked every day with one goal — to bring more jobs and opportunity and an even higher quality of life […]

This week, President Donald Trump visited a newly opened migrant detention facility in South Florida, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” While onsite, Trump praised Alabama and other Republican-led states for establishing similar operations. The facility, located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Florida Everglades, is designed to detain undocumented migrants relocated from local jails. […]

With U.S. Senate passage of President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” farm country today inched one step closer to a critical increase in the farm safety net, plus record tax cuts. The measure heads back to the House for reconciliation following a 51-50 vote. Alabama Farmers Federation National Affairs Director Mitt Walker said provisions […]

A Guntersville man is among four nominees from President Donald Trump for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors. Trump’s nominees for the federal utility are insurance agent Randall Jones of Guntersville; and Lee Beaman, Mitch Graves, and Jeff Hagood, all of Tennessee. Since March, the board has not had enough members to take several […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced its participation in the 2025 American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. The annual competition invites entries from state law enforcement agencies across the country, with winners earning a spot on the cover of the AAST’s calendar. This year, ALEA’s entry showcases a Trooper Tahoe […]

House Republicans attempted to move forward with President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, but a late-night vote did not go his way on his "Big, Beautiful Bill."

When Airbus chose Mobile as the home for its first U.S.-based commercial aircraft assembly plant, it marked a transformative moment for the state’s aerospace industry. But behind the headlines and ribbon cuttings was another critical development: the establishment of the AIDT Aviation Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to build the skilled workforce Airbus needed to succeed in […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt joined Phil Williams of Rightside Media on Tuesday for a discussion focused on the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’s’ return to the U.S. House of Representatives following its passage in the Senate. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) told Williams that while the legislation isn’t flawless, it is a step in the right direction and will prevent […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

Federal immigration authorities recently conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School, arresting 37 individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. The action was part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative targeting construction projects across Baldwin County. The high-profile site, located along the Foley Beach Express, is one […]

The University of Montevallo’s student-produced newscast, Vallo Vision News, is providing an in-depth look into the school’s ongoing efforts to address a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall that began surfacing earlier this year. According to a report by Vallo Vision News, the financial issues came to light in February 2025, when university leadership acknowledged a growing gap […]

Alabama Republican Party Communications Director Jeannie Negrón Burniston is taking on a new set of responsibilities following the organization’s move to name her its next Director of Legislative Affairs. In her new role, Burniston will remain in charge of the party’s communications, but will now also head its coordination with lawmakers and conservative stakeholders, while […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight rejoins John Longshore after his trip where he was honored as Alabama’s Sportscaster of the Year at the National Sports Media Association awards! The hosts explored how college football’s landscape has fundamentally changed with the rise of NIL, direct payments to players, and expanded transfer freedoms. […]

The race to replace term-limited Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in the 2026 Republican Party primary election is off to a fast and big-money start. Jay Mitchell, who stepped down from his office as Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court last month to run for AG, transferred $638,538.01 from his previous campaign balance. In […]

In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state. “On this ‘Made in the USA’ Day, we proudly salute the hardworking Alabamians who make our state a true manufacturing powerhouse,” Governor Ivey […]

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Island) is voicing strong frustration over what he describes as a failure by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to enforce a law requiring restaurants and grocery stores to disclose the country of origin for seafood sold in Alabama. The legislation, House Bill 66, was passed and signed into […]

In an era where streaming and social media dominate, one small-town radio station is still turning the dial on tradition. WWIC Real Country 1050 AM in Scottsboro recently celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 13th, and for longtime operator Greg Bell, the station’s endurance is a testament to its unwavering focus on service, not just […]

As 2026 statewide elections approach in the Yellowhammer State, all signs indicate that the younger end of the voting demographic will be pivotal in deciding who the next leading figures of Alabama will be.  Political commentators have seemingly always rushed to remark that the youth vote will decide the next election, and of course getting […]

The Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) has announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Don Williamson. The AlaHA Board of Trustees has named Danne Howard as his successor as President and CEO of the organization. Williamson has led AlaHA since November 2015, steering the organization through a period of major […]

Following the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ in the Senate on Tuesday, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt issued praise for the legislation and touted all that it stands to accomplish if signed into law. Britt noted the bill’s inclusion of significant childcare relief provisions, which has been a landmark […]

On June 25, federal authorities arrested a man living in Cullman County for illegally reentering the United States. Officials say Adalberto Guerrero-Alba has already been deported multiple times in the past. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) received information about his location in May 2025 and made the arrest last week. Cullman County District Attorney Champ […]

In just over seven months since forming a new political action committee to support the GOP supermajority in the Alabama Senate, President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger reported on Wednesday that it has already raised a war chest of nearly $1.8 million. FORGE PAC, first registered in November of 2024 following Gudger’s election by the Alabama […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised the passage of President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill,” highlighting lots of tax cuts and preventing the largest tax increase in American history..