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The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) has announced that it has chosen someone familiar to the organization to take over its Vice President of Investor Relations post.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday in support of Tennessee and Kentucky laws that will protect children from experimental gender transitional treatments.

On Tuesday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) appealed a trial court order permitting unsuccessful license applicants to depose commissioners on an expedited basis. The unsuccessful applicants, now plaintiffs in civil lawsuits against the AMCC, secured an order permitting depositions of the commissioners based on their accusations that commissioners have broken the law by holding […]

Encouraging and promoting the active engagement of church members in voting is a legitimate goal. One effective strategy to achieve this is by dedicating a designated Sunday, known as “Voter Registration Sunday,” to encourage the registration of voters. However, it is important to emphasize that endorsing specific political candidates under the church’s name can pose […]

Crimson Tide walk-on offered scholarship

Alabama Crimson Tide walk-on sophomore and Pittsburgh native Kai Spears has been offered a scholarship, according to a report from BamaCentral. Allowed 13 scholarships, Nate Oats only rostered 12 scholarship players this season, leaving a spot open for a walk-on athlete to earn a scholarship during the season. Spears has played in 13 minutes this […]

In big Gulf Coast real estate news, Crye Leike Gulf Coast Real Estate & Vacation Rentals has announced that it has acquired vacation rental management company Flip Flop Vacations and Real Estate based in Gulf Shores.

As part of a new national $350 million settlement, Alabama will be receiving close to $5.5 million in order to combat the opioid crisis currently plaguing the state. The settlement comes after Publicis Health, a global marketing and communications firm that worked with several opioid related companies, admitted that its conduct had caused harm to the public.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has laid out the priorities of the Alabama Legislature's Republican members and it includes school choice, capping property taxes, blunting various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) measures in government and in schools, granting parents more information about their children's education, protecting women's spaces, and election integrity issues

ALGOP Chair John Wahl, who also sits on the ALPS Board, praised the decision recently on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program."

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) is continuing the fight against expanding Medicaid in the Yellowhammer State.

Rick & Bubba: Kings of Radio, sons of Alabama

It was announced this week that the Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ would be ending after 30 years on the air. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey have been bringing listeners laughter, tears, faith, sports commentary, and everything in between since 1994. But how did the two get their start before bringing a show seen […]

Former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon has been disciplined by the NCAA for his role in a gambling scandal which he was fired for last April. Bohannon, by the NCAA’s word had “violated NCAA wagering and ethical conduct rules when he knowingly gave information to an individual he knew to be betting on an Alabama […]

The Landing at Parker Creek on Lake Martin, famous for its full-service kitchen and bars built from shipping containers, announced that they are going to soon be opening a second location, according to Lake Martin Life.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lake Martin, AL (@lakemartinlife) The owner of the […]

Alabama will not be a gambling destination

The Port of Mobile's growing economic impact on Alabama has reached massive proportions. The Port, according to a study commissioned by the Alabama Port Authority, had a $98.3 billion economic impact on the Yellowhammer State in 2022. That represented a roughly $13 billion jump from the previous year’s impact.

Alabama's most prominent weather man took to social media Thursday to reassure people that he has no plans of any kind to retire. James Span said that Rick and Bubba's morning announcement relating to their show ending after decades on air seems to have prompted some rumor's online that he too was bringing his time in broadcasting to a close.

Auburn back on track after blowout win over Vanderbilt

The Auburn Tigers needed a big win after a rough past week that saw them drop two straight games on the road. Returning back to Neville Arena, it was a 27-point 81-54 win for the Tigers over the still-winless in the SEC Vanderbilt Commodores. It was Auburn’s second win over Vanderbilt this season, having defeated the […]

The 2024 Alabama state legislative session begins next week, February 6th. As lawmakers prepare to utilize 30 total working days to complete the business of the people, including passing a state budget, political groups and elected officials themselves are releasing the priorities they wish to accomplish. “The Alabama Republican Party is strongly committed to supporting […]

This week, the Alabama Medical Association announced an effort to help reduce delays in prior authorizations. Alabama physicians say a new federal rule may help patients in government-sponsored health programs get more timely treatment — but action is still needed that applies to private insurance plans. The new rule from the U.S. Centers for Medicare […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville delivered remarks Wednesday recognizing February as Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. During his comments, the Senator emphasized the importance of CTE for not just Alabama's students, but the overall well being of the entire state, particularly its workforce.

Auburn football legend Terry Beasley dies at 73

Auburn wide receiver and member of the College Football Hall of Fame Terry Beasley passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 73. Beasley remains Auburn’s all-time leader in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns with 141 career receptions for 2,507 yards and 29 career touchdowns. He was one of the best players in […]

Rick and Bubba Show to end after 30 years on the air

After three decades of laughter, authenticity, perspective, personality and community, the iconic radio duo Rick & Bubba announced that 2024 will be final year of their trademark show. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey first teamed up in 1994. Now, after 30 years together, they announced their Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ will be coming […]

Alabama is a conservative state, and the citizens of our state have never shied away from standing up for their values. In Alabama, there are bedrock principles by which we live and govern. We’re steadfast in our faith in God. We defend the rule of law. We protect individual freedoms and innocent life. We work […]