The University of Alabama in Birmingham has announced that the school has acquired two new properties as of September 1. The transaction was completed by theUniversity of Alabama System Board of Trustees.

It seems that alligators have been all over the news in Alabama lately. From being spotted in North Alabama creeks to hunters in Mobile hauling in almost 13 foot specimens, there has been no shortage of news involving the animals.

Imagine a country in the 20th century that in a matter of 30 years went from a per capita income of $500 to one of $50,000. Imagine further that the country had no natural resources and was roughly 150 times smaller than Alabama. And what would we think about a leader who achieved such spectacular […]

Sept. 1 was a good day for most shoppers in Alabama once the 1% sales tax reduction on groceries went into effect.  That is, unless you happened to have that tax mistakenly doubled at some Walmart and Sam’s Clubs stores. The company said some shoppers in Alabama were overcharged in the company system after it […]

Federal court does what federal courts do, sides with Democrats on redistricting efforts

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has launched the application process for a $179 million grant initiative targeting public schools across Alabama. The Alabama K-12 Capital Grant Program, authorized by the Alabama Legislature this year, will offer funding across various projects from tech upgrades to security enhancements. “This grant program offers a unique and historic opportunity to […]

Auburn got the Hugh Freeze era started off right last Saturday. Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford looked good, and now the Tigers head out West this week for a challenge against California. The Tigers handled business as they were supposed to in their season opener, taking down UMass 59-14. Nobody expected a competitive game, and despite […]

Illegal gambling is everywhere

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elected Scott Phelps as president pro tempore. Phelps of Tuscaloosa was elected during the board’s annual meeting Friday. Phelps has represented Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District on the board since 2015. H hase served as chair of the Finance and Legal Affairs committees. RELATED: UA System: No tuition […]

Senator Katie Britt announced today that a $44.5 million investment will be going to her alma mater, the University of Alabama. The new funding is being provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Oftentimes, the federal government identifies a problem, implements a solution, but fails to consider the long-term costs and impact that its decision may have. These unintended consequences can create massive headaches, cost people tons of money, and be difficult to undo. I have seen this time and time again during my 2 1/2 years in Congress, and I […]

In a 217-page order handed down Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled the remedial congressional map drawn in a special session by the Alabama Legislature invalid, citing a previous mandate to create a second majority-Black district.  The judges assigned court-appointed officials, including a special master and cartographer, to create a map compliant with court guidance […]

Gov. Kay Ivey released a letter to the director of the Alabama Public Library Service, containing questions and strong concerns over the material being exposed to students across the state in public libraries.  Her letter follows heightened concern from parents and lawmakers over inappropriate reading content available to young children – including graphic, sexual themes, […]

Financial giant Goldman Sachs has announced that it has partnered with two of college football's best kickers, Alabama's Will Reichard and Texas' Bert Auburn, to make an ad that promotes small business. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) ad ad is set to air on Connected TV this weekend during the Alabama-Texas football game in Tuscaloosa.

As our nation grapples with the ongoing debates surrounding healthcare reform, our elected representatives must prioritize the interests of patients. I encourage Sen. Tommy Tuberville to stand against the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act, S. 1339, introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). This bill will do more harm than good to our state’s patients and […]

The Alabama Forest Land Trust has protected nearly 83,000 acres of farm and forestland in 24 counties and an additional 13,000 acres while administering the Forest Legacy Program for the Alabama Forestry Commission.  Last week, the trust appointed Thomas Reddick, who brings a strong background in conservation leadership, as executive director. Prior to joining the […]

7. Jimmy Buffett Bayway? Sure, why not. 6.  International investment is juicing Alabama’s growth. 5. Attorney General Steve Marshall is now letting governors from other states know that their input is not needed in Alabama. Marshall told California Gov. Gavin Newsom, “We aren’t asking for your permission, @GavinNewsom. Alabama will not permit abortionists to defy […]

Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) discussed the issue Friday on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal."

Tuberville recently joined U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin in introducing a bill that would regulate Name Image and Likeness (NIL) standards nationwide. 

Every Monday, right here you can read Tide Takes, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, the Crimson Tide are officially 1-0, Jalen Milroe is QB1, and Texas is coming to town next week. […]

A new bridge is in development for I-10’s “Bayway” between Mobile and Baldwin Counties of Alabama. I am starting a citizen movement to officially name the new bridge, “The Jimmy Buffett Bayway.” Jimmy Buffett worked and lived both sides of Mobile Bay – Mobile County and Baldwin County. Mobile: Buffett grew up in mid-town Mobile, […]

State Senator Garlan Gudger of Cullman was recently recognized at the 2023 Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism as the state's main tourism government advocate. Gudger, vice chair of the state's Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, is the youngest person in the history of Cullman to be elected to the Cullman City Council.

This Labor Day, a pressing question reverberates across the United States: “Where are the workers?” Alabama shares this concern, grappling with just shy of the lowest labor force participation rate in the country. Gov. Kay Ivey rightly emphasized the importance of labor force participation, a sentiment echoed by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth’s efforts to elevate […]

Radio talk show hosts Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories