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The race for the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District is headed to a runoff between former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker of Pike Road and Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson, following a competitive primary that also included current State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). Once ballots were counted on Tuesday night, Brewbaker led with 39% of […]
The House approved a spending package Wednesday by a 339-85 vote in hopes of preventing a partial government shutdown on Friday.
On Tuesday night, Democratic Party voters went to the polls to select their nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District among a field of eleven candidates. Several of those candidates are incumbents on the state legislative level, including House Minority Leader and State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville), who advanced into a runoff election against former Obama […]
On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation that would give parents across the state additional choice and financial support pathways for school. The CHOOSE Act is sponsored by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) and being carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr […]
Wahl believes Trump's major victory in the state on Super Tuesday is a sign that Alabamians overwhelmingly support his America first message.
Alabama moved one step closer to getting a state lottery on Tuesday when the Alabama Senate Committee on Tourism passed legislation that would create an Alabama gambling commission. It creates a lottery, shuts down illegal gambling across the state, ends electronic bingo, even in the six facilities that would remain open, removes sports betting from […]
In an address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday, State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton outlined the necessity of comprehensive workforce development, equitable economic growth, and significant investment in broadband infrastructure to continue driving Alabama’s competitiveness on a global scale. “Thank you all for your leadership and what you do […]
On Tuesday night, sitting Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sarah Stewart, emerged victorious in the race to take over as Chief Justice of the state’s highest court for Tom Parker, who is age-limited to the bench by law. Stewart secured over 60% of votes cast against opponent Bryan Taylor. A former Alabama State […]
As Governor Kay Ivey continues her fight against the United Auto Workers union, many in Alabama are offering praise for the state's highest elected official. Mark Mattox, Chairman of the Board for Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, has joined that group.
No member of the media has a better “in” with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban than ESPN’s Chris Low. Low published explosive new article on Wednesday morning that provides insight into Saban’s decision to hang it up, the turbulent 48 hours that followed, Greg Byrne’s daunting replacement search, and much more. Throughout the entire […]
On Tuesday night, the Alabama Senate voted to authorize a loan program to Birmingham Southern College, currently in financial crisis. Last year, the Alabama Legislature approved a similar measure under the distribution authority of State Treasurer Young Boozer, however he cited concerns over the school’s unlikelihood of being able to meet the conditions of loan […]
To reel in red snapper poachers, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to target illegally caught red snapper. The Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a standard methodology […]
At approximately 3:42 a.m., on February 24, an explosive device was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in downtown Montgomery. Since that time, law enforcement, including the ALEA and FBI, have been trying to apprehend the suspect or suspects responsible.
It was another defeat for Alabama in beatdown fashion Tuesday night, falling 105-87 in Gainesville against Florida. In what was yet another horrendous defensive performance, head coach Nate Oats addressed the struggles on that end of the floor in his postgame media availability: "Our guys have to understand that there's a defensive mindset that has […]
As prescription prices continue to rise nationally and throughout the state, legislative leaders in Alabama have begun to look for solutions to solve the growing problem.
7. A $500,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission will be used to implement technology aimed at detecting and preventing illegal cell phone usage among inmates. The Alabama Department of Corrections really needs to combat contraband cell phones in state prisons and jails to improve security and limit these phones being brought into these facilities. […]
Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh handily secured the Republican Party nomination Tuesday night. With more than 60% of the vote, her campaign described the victory as a clear mandate from Alabamians: More Trump. Less Biden. Keep Twinkle working hard for Alabama. “I’m thrilled with our victory and am deeply thankful to the Alabamians […]
U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has claimed victory in the Republican Party primary for Alabama’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District. After federally-imposed redistricting was handed down in 2023, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) remained the incumbent Congressman for District 1, Rep. Moore’s residence was drawn into it, and he challenged Rep. Carl for the party’s nomination. […]
The Atmore Chamber of Commerce recently awarded former Poarch Band of Creek Indians' Tribal Chair Eddie Tullis with its annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Tullis, according to the tribe, was selected to receive the award because of his career long, active engagement in the community as well as his significant, positive impact locally.
Representative Corey Harbison is one of the many state legislators working overtime to address the fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court's recent embryo related ruling that has caused the vast majority of IVF treatments in the state to be put on hold.
The Alabama Department of Corrections has been awarded a $149,658 grant for a program to address the proliferation of contraband cell phones in prisons and jails, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. “Cell phones create a number of security concerns in correctional facilities and are often used to foster violence and enable criminal enterprises,” Ivey said. “Reducing […]
If you ever needed an official sign that signified a new era in Tuscaloosa, Kalen DeBoer taking the podium as Alabama’s head coach following the conclusion of the first spring practice might just be it. DeBoer spoke on a litany of topics including how the practice went, new helmet communication, Jalen Milroe and the quarterback […]