In the wake of 1-1 weeks for Alabama and Auburn, the men’s basketball teams have fallen in this week’s AP Top 25. Auburn was defeated by Tennessee in Knoxville last Wednesday before dominating Mississippi State on Saturday, but the Tigers slipped from No. 11 to 13. Alabama, who defeated Ole Miss on the road last […]

With Alabama and Auburn losing to Tennessee last week, it nearly erased any possibility that either squad could claim a sole outright SEC regular season title. However, both are still alive in the pursuit of a share of the title. But there is a doomsday scenario that could play in this final week of the […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced that three grants worth a total of $239,000 have been awarded to three state entities in order to better help train local first responders.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and time again their number one concern is the chaos down at our Southern Border.  I proudly supported the passage of the strongest border security bill that has ever passed Congress. H.R. […]

Super Tuesday is here, there are a large number of delegates up for grabs in races where the candidates have all but been decided

With rainfall over most of the state the past few days bringing relief to Alabama’s wildfire situation, State Forester Rick Oates has lifted the Fire Alert for eight counties in southwest Alabama The Alabama Forestry Commission has also resumed issuing permits for outdoor burning. The alert was issued Feb. 26. During the last nine days […]

Uniti Fiber, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, has announced that it has completed a major broadband project that will now provide high-speed internet service along the U.S. 31 Corridor in rural Jemison, Alabama.

HB229, sponsored by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), is being promoted by the College Republican Federation of Alabama to highlight the native biodiversity that Alabama has to offer. The promotion of native grasses and conservation efforts creates benefits to Alabama’s ecosystems overall. These benefits include the ability of small mammals, wildflowers, and ground-nesting birds to […]

NO on Amendment 1

Congressman Dale Strong is continuing his push to secure America's agricultural interests. Since entering the House in 2023, Strong has been a consistent voice against the increasing influence of China, particularly on American agriculture.

On March 5, 1774 – 250 years ago Tuesday – John Hancock cemented his legacy as a leader of colonial resistance to British rule when he delivered his “Boston Massacre Oration” on the fourth anniversary of the murder of civilian colonists by British troops. The tragic event was a touchstone of resistance to royal subjugation […]

Colorado argued in front of the Court that the former President Trump's actions on January 6, 2020 was an "insurrection,"

Alabama Gulf Seafood has opened registration for its ninth annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. Teams will participate in the two-day event May 5-6 with the winner receiving the state title, a $2,500 cash prize and the opportunity to represent the state on a national stage in late summer. “As we approach our ninth year of ASCO, […]

There was some big news to come out of roster updates in Tuscaloosa, with many players electing to change numbers as well as finding out numbers for incoming players. But the biggest piece of news revolves around one of Alabama’s best players on defense. Star linebacker Deontae Lawson will wear No. 0 this season, becoming […]

President Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently criticized “shrinkflation”. The details are secondary to the larger question of who decides how to respond to changing economic conditions, businesses, or government officials? I will consider Sen. Warren’s comments here, as President Biden largely repeated her points. If you have never heard the term, shrinkflation refers […]

Alabama stands at an economic crossroads, and the path we take will determine if the record low unemployment and historic industrial recruitment successes of the past several years will continue or whether we return to the days of decades ago when wages were low, jobs were scarce, and meeting even the most basic financial obligations […]

As the 2024 legislative session advances, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced the addition of two legislative priorities to its agenda: A focus on the expansion of Alabama’s port infrastructure and the enhancement of childcare tax credits. According to BBA, in recognition of the role transportation and logistics play in economic growth, they fully support […]

In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court's recent decision to classify an embryo as a living child, fertility clinics across the state have paused IVF treatments for fear that continuing them could lead to legal consequences.

On Thursday, the Alabama State Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapy in the state. One of those proposals is expected be agreed upon by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and signed by Governor Kay Ivey as soon as Wednesday. The approach taken by Republican lawmakers will […]

The ruling became national news almost instantly as Democrat politicians tried to use the issue to paint Republicans as extremist.

Meridiam, a sustainable infrastructure investment firm, broke ground on a transformative fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region of Alabama. According to a news release, the firm will develop, build, finance, and manage a high-speed fiber-optic network that will extend fiber broadband to 53,000 households and businesses across more […]

Alabama’s Saturday night matchup against Tennessee did not go as many Tide fans hoped, as the Vols left Coleman Coliseum with an 81-74 victory in hand. But in the shadow of College Gameday’s first appearance in Tuscaloosa for basketball, the stars were shining out for the massive showdown. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe snapped a historic […]

After thirty years as the first and only Republican to represent District 3 on the Alabama State Board of Education, Stephanie Bell has endorsed Kelly Mooney to fill the seat. This is Bell’s first-ever official endorsement of any candidate for public office. Bell, who was first elected in 1994, has served eight terms, including one […]

There are no clear signs about when fertility clinics in Alabama will reopen as lawmakers continue to work for a carve out for them to operate against the media and their Democrats wishes