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As part of national efforts to combat fraud targeting critical institutions, the final sentencing has been handed down in a sweeping multi-state conspiracy involving stolen checks, fake bank accounts, and the misuse of the U.S. mail system.

Last week, news broke that President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to help end the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) chaos now saturating college football.

As the nation celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, North Alabama is marking a significant milestone in its tourism industry. According to a report released by the Alabama Tourism Department, travelers spent over $4.9 billion in the 16 counties of the North Alabama region in 2024,

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze traveled to Birmingham with his wife, Jill, earlier this week and enjoyed some rare downtime at BrickTop's restaurant.

A bill that would make it easier for retired doctors to volunteer their medical services is now on its way to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. House Bill 346,

Alabama is taking new steps to enhance safety along its Gulf Coast beaches with the signing of House Bill 437, known as "Lulu’s Law." Governor Kay Ivey officially signed the legislation Tuesday

During a House appropriations committee hearing on Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt continued to advocate for U.S. Space Command's permanent relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

The first ships from China to deal with tariffs have hit the U.S. shore and one ship in particular is carrying $417 million in tariffs on $564 million in merchandise

The Alabama Big 10 Mayors applauded the Alabama Legislature for passing and Gov. Kay Ivey for signing into law two bills that will improve public safety across Alabama.

Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is applauding the state legislature for passing a bill that he believes will help authorities across the state more efficiently and effectively process the ever-increasing backlog of violent crime cases.

Legislation designed to give Alabama's elected officials an increased ability to direct the actions of the state's Department of History and Archives has officially passed the House and now awaits Governor Kay Ivey's signature.

Show me a successful law enforcement agency, and I’ll show you a successful community. These are the men and women who show up every time they are called, when no one else wants to. They protect the schools we send our children to, ensure our roadways are safe, and sometimes – unfortunately – must experience […]

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 152, legislation that exempts baby and menstrual hygiene products from the state’s portion of sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2025. Sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham), and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the bill received broad bipartisan support […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB289 on Tuesday, advanced legislation that will require K-12 schools to implement a “success sequence” curriculum aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes for students. Sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), the bill directs the State Board of […]

Republicans should never be responsible for raising taxes on hard working wage earners in the Yellowhammer State

Auburn Tigers men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has always been unapologetically open about his unwavering support for Israel. After leading Auburn to its second Final Four in school history, Pearl has had a busy offseason in terms of his political and religious beliefs.

Tuberville

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will now offer illegal immigrants a $1,000 travel stipend and free commercial flights if they self-deport from the United States.

NPR and PBS shouldn't exist but any cut of government dollars is a catastrophe for the media

After nearly 15 years at the helm, Dr. John W. Stewart III has announced he will step down as president of the University of Montevallo at the end of July. Stewart, who became the 15th president of the university on October 14, 2010, is the second-longest serving president in the institution’s 129-year history. His tenure […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a sweeping public safety measure targeting gun violence, particularly in Alabama’s urban communities. SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa), strengthens firearm possession laws, heightens penalties for shootings into occupied buildings, and expands judicial tools for detaining violent offenders prior to […]

Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill 1593 names the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, giving it the proper name it deserves and setting it up for […]