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Auburn University’s bald eagle, Independence, will soon embark on a return flight to Philadelphia — a trip that marks a heightened relationship between Auburn and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. On Sunday, Independence, or “Indy” as she’s nicknamed, will once again wow the Philadelphia Eagles crowd with a flight at Lincoln Financial Field during the National […]

Steve Flowers: Roads vital and political for Alabama

Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for Alabama for several reasons. First of all, we are a large state, geographically. Most metropolitan areas are a good many miles from the state capital in Montgomery. It is a […]

Moundville hosts 35th annual Native American Festival

The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park will become a “City of Life” as it celebrates the cultures of Southeastern Native Americans at the 35th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 4-7. Festival attendees will have the chance to meet Native American artisans, see traditional dances, listen to stories and music, experience the opening of […]

Eighty Auburn University students reaped the benefits of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation during the Alabama Farmers Federation annual scholarship reception recently at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. AU junior Faith Lane spoke on behalf of her peers and thanked the Federation for its investment in the future of the country. “For more than 50 years, […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shared a lighthearted moment on Facebook from a serious incident of reckless driving on U.S. 231 in Pike County. According to the post, Senior Trooper Caitlyn Ramirez clocked a red Camaro going 155 mph in a 65 mph zone. With Ramirez in pursuit, the Camaro driver topped out at 165 […]

U.S. Reps. Moore and Sewell voted against a stopgap funding bill Friday that would have been a step to avoided a government shutdown.

Joe Biden is projecting his weakness and ignorance onto Tommy Tuberville and the military

Allen pre-filed SB2 again this year, which would require all public schools to broadcast the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger launches 30th food drive

The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive is kicking off for the 30th time beginning today at the University of Alabama.Rebecca Wilson, president of Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, discussed the initiative.

As Alabama's representative on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to safe guard the Yellowhammer State's agricultural resources and industries.In keeping with that trend, Tuberville, as of this week, has now joined with a group of fellow Republican senators in introducing the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act.

Congressman Spencer Bachus, known for his ability to ensure the timely completion of major infrastructure projects throughout the Yellowhammer State was recognized at a ceremony in Birmingham this week.

The Congressional Black Caucus held its annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C., last Friday, where they held a panel on the automotive industry’s transition to electric vehicle manufacturing. Participating in the panel were Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Alabama Power Company Vice President of Governmental Affairs Houston Smith. Sewell and Smith credited the new industry […]

Forbes now places the chance of a shutdown at 90%, seems low, but when it happens Government employees will go without pay but politicians will not

The Alabama Republican Party has set the qualifying dates for the upcoming Special Election for Alabama House of Representative District 10. All Republican candidates interested in running for this seat must file with the party during this window. Candidate qualifying will open 8:30 a.m. Monday and close 5 p.m. Oct. 10. The seat in House […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is making further fire precautions for all Alabama State Parks due to extended dry conditions. Visitors and overnight guests are being asked to take extra precaution with campfires and barbecue grills. “We encourage park visitors and overnight guests to be very cautious with campfires and grills during […]

Britt didn't mince words during a press conference at the Capitol where she blasted the Biden administration for the worsening border crisis.

Clark talks Children's Harbor game, Bama, Auburn

Former UAB Blazers head coach Bill Clark has been sharing his thoughts weekly into what he saw on the college football slate, teams in the Yellowhammer State, and much more. Not only this, but Clark also discussed something UAB has done every season since 2017 that is very special to him – the Blazers’ annual […]

Alabama delegation lights up SPACECOM decision makers

A hearing of the House Armed Services Committee gave three Alabama lawmakers the opportunity to get some answers about the decision to base the headquarters of U.S. Space Command in Colorado over Alabama.  They say that move was blatantly political and possibly unlawful.  U.S. Space Command Gen.James Dickinson, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, […]

Thursday on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," Moore reacted to the court's ruling and the new congressional maps.

Ivey recognizes Clean Energy Week in Alabama

For the seventh annual National Clean Energy Week, Gov. Kay Ivey declared the week just that in Alabama.  Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing that “clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before.” In Alabama, the clean energy sector employs more 44,000 people, which provides the third-largest generation […]

Ivey touts road projects funded by Rebuild Alabama

Cities and counties throughout much of the Yellowhammer State can now look forward to several improved roads and bridges thanks to new funding approved Governor Kay Ivey.

This weekend’s college football TV schedule

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Legislature considering changes to state ethics laws

The subject of gifts to politicians and their families was an issue Wednesday as the Alabama Ethics & Campaign Finance Committee met to discuss possibly reforming the state’s ethics law. “At our last meeting, we discussed the Ethics Clarification and Reform Report,” said Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), chairman of the committee. “This is what people […]