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Don’t sweat – that map is the “feels like” temperature. The National Weather Service has advised the heat index might break the 100-degree barrier across parts of Alabama tomorrow. An excessive heat warning is in effect. Extreme heat will begin to build into the region today. Higher heat indices will focus across the western half […]
In a landmark ruling set to dramatically reshape the admissions landscape of American higher education, the Supreme Court ruled against the affirmative action policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Many universities maintain that race-conscious admissions policies ensure diversity in their student bodies. Others argue such policies unfairly discriminate against qualified students […]
University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart Bell has been named president of the Southeastern Conference’s Executive Committee. He will serve a two-year term. Bell will primarily be responsible for approving the SEC’s annual operating budget and overseeing all financial and fiscal affairs of the conference as administered by the commissioner. The committee is composed of […]
Wednesday, Carl told Fox Business News "Mornings with Maria," that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland should resign or be impeached.
Six people face serious charges for allegedly stealing almost $2 million from credit unions using skimming devices. According to the indictment, from February to June this year, the suspects used skimming devices and covert video cameras to steal Listerhill Credit Union and Avadian Credit Union customers’ account information. They withdrew more than $1.7 million in […]
A very stupid fight over broadband funding, based on dishonest politicos, the media, and various knuckleheads not understanding how giant spending bills work
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is once again claiming that voting laws are too strict in the Yellowhammer State.
88,060 jobs. 968,704 vehicles produced. $14.2 billion in new investment. Those are just the highlights of Alabama’s role in the international automaking industry. A 2023 economic impact report released by Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is showcasing Alabama’s connection to automakers, dealers and the international economy. Major players such […]
Sen. Katie Britt announced traction on a key legislative package that prioritizes funding for agricultural initiatives integral to Alabama’s economy while tackling enduring threats. The annual funding bill, steered through the Senate Appropriations Committee, includes strong financial backing to fight Chronic Wasting Disease and sustain the National Feral Swine Damage Management program. In February, a […]
It is very sad to see how badly U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) craves the spotlight again
What began as the announcement of Alabama receiving a $1.4 billion investment quickly turned into the subject of rage from Twitter users – including the President. Referencing Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s nay-vote against a “bloated” half-trillion-dollar spending package in 2021, Biden tweeted Coach, saying he’ll see him at the “groundbreaking.” See you at the groundbreaking. https://t.co/1kJZ2h3JZW […]
Buy in a safe location Safe Wise released a study this year combatting property crime rates by dissecting fear vs. reality. In this study, they named the top 20 safest cities in Alabama. Alabama REALTORS® throughout the state provide geographic expertise in these cities to help buyers find a home they will feel comfortable in. […]
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell is seeking reelection in 2024, vowing to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law in Alabama’s highest court. “The people of Alabama deserve a Supreme Court that is committed to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law,” Mitchell said. “I am seeking reelection to ensure our court […]
Medicaid expansion would improve women’s health and expand access to maternal health care across Alabama, a new Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) report found. Expansion also would help reduce racial disparities, improve infants’ health and strengthen rural health care access, the report said. According to the center, nearly one in six Alabama women […]
Special session on redistricting has been called by Governor Kay Ivey to begin on July 17th, giving the session the minimum amount of time to accomplish its goal and keeping it from doing anything else
Former Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw was convicted Tuesday on a felony ethics charge, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced. Upshaw, 52, of Eufaula appeared in Barbour County Circuit Court and pled guilty to allegations charging him with using his office or official position for personal gain, a class B felony. Upshaw was sheriff of Barbour […]
Birmingham-based developer David Silverstein has qualified to run in the special election for Jefferson County Commission. He is seeking the seat vacated by Steve Ammons, who recently was appointed CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance. Silverstein has been a prolific donor to Democratic Party candidates for more than two decades. The amount of his contributions […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and the Alabama Securities Commission issued a warning to state business owners Tuesday about a scam involving fraudulent, official-looking mailers from a group posing as the SOS office. The mailers falsely claim that businesses are required to pay a fee of $90 or more to receive a copy of […]
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has grown its Southeast Alabama staff to three with the naming of Ann Marie Carr as economic development associate for HudsonAlpha Wiregrass. Carr is responsible for coordinating the Economic Development Mission’s work for the Wiregrass region’s entrepreneurship and recruitment with a focus on agricultural and agtech sectors. She was the executive […]
It’s now more clear why Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper turned himself into the Marshall County Jail this month. Gerald Carter, a Scottsboro businessman, lodged harassment charges against Cooper – alleging that Cooper threatened him with violence over a land dispute. “Cooper said to me, ‘You touch my gate and I’ll shoot you,’” […]
Buy in a safe location Safe Wise released a study this year combatting property crime rates by dissecting fear vs. reality. In this study, they named the top 20 safest cities in Alabama. Alabama REALTORS® throughout the state provide geographic expertise in these cities to help buyers find a home they will feel comfortable in. […]
Gov. Kay Ivey issued a proclamation today setting July 17 for a special session to address redistricting. “It is critical that Alabama be fairly and accurately represented in Washington,” she said. “That is why I support the Alabama Legislature readdressing our congressional map in a special session beginning July 17.” The governor also limited the […]
Rogers, who chairs the committee in Congress, led the delegation that will meet with Taiwan leaders to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations