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Maynard Cooper & Gale merger creates national firm

Two major law firms located in the southern U.S. will now join together in order to form a practice that will be located on the east and west coast and that will also employ more than 550 attorneys.

Honore to speak at 'Realizing the Dream' banquet

The 2023 Realizing the Dream theme and activities are approaching. They will take place in Tuscaloosa, beginning next week.

State unemployment insurance tax is cut 54%

Recently, the DOL announced that most employers in Alabama will receive a 54% tax cut in their 2023 unemployment insurance taxes and the state has dropped into the lowest tax rate schedule.

U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) may be willing to make concessions to the 20 members who are objecting to him achieving that position

The City of Dothan, Mayor Mark Saliba, and the Dothan City Commissioners recently said yes to building a new economy based on scientific discovery, innovation, and education. In doing so, they said yes to future opportunities, yes to a better quality of life, yes to better jobs for local young people, and yes to an […]

Mountain Brook's Sargent accepts Masters invite

Vanderbilt standout golfer Gordon Sargent will be playing in the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia on April 6th-9th at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Moore: McCarthy side is moving toward victory

McCarthy could win today

During a recent conversation on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," Tuberville discussed the new national defense priorities included in the NDAA.

Britt to visit southern border

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt isn’t wasting any time in getting her feet on the ground. The state’s freshman senator will join Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to visit the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border next week. The all-female delegation will tour the area Jan. 9-10. “President Biden created a humanitarian […]

Last week, 24 towns in the state of Alabama, which had been classified as urban areas transitioned to being labeled as rural areas.

Peoples to head Alabama Power

Jeff Peoples has been named chairman of the board of directors, CEO and president of Alabama Power, the Southern Company announced today. Peoples succeeds recently retired Mark Crosswhite. “Alabama Power has been committed to serving our state for more than a century,” said Peoples. “It is an honor to lead this team and build upon […]

The House of Representatives adjourned until noon EST as the battle over which Republican will lead the chamber continues

No permit needed for concealed carry in Alabama

As of Sunday, Alabamians can now carry a concealed firearm without a permit. The act is being referred to throughout the state as the “constitutional carry” bill.

Rep. Rogers' threats make a mark

Dale Strong spoke out in favor of the California congressman Wednesday during an appearance on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show."

Stidham sets Raiders' record in first NFL start

Jarret Stidham, former quarterback for the Auburn Tigers, started in a game for the first time ever in his professional career on New Year's Day.

November landfill fire still burning

A fire that has been burning for over a month above and beneath a landfill close to Moody, Alabama has caused a State of Emergency declaration to be issued by the St. Clair County Commission.

Aaron Johnson: Spare tires & Jesus

The other night, my wife and I joined about 30 million of our closest friends and watched “Monday Night Football.” The Cincinnati Bengals were hosting the Buffalo Bills in a clash between two of the finest teams in the league. The matchup promised to be high scoring and full of aerial attacks from both teams. […]

The American media was covering the delivery of pizzas to the office of U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), as if this was a negotiation ploy, as the 20 members of Congress who voted against his attempt to become speaker are meeting with McCarthy to hammer out new details

Britt humbled, grateful to be a senator

Senator Katie Britt was sworn in on the Senate floor in Washington yesterday. Around 500 Alabamians traveled to the city to celebrate the occasion.

Alabama's Republican delegation backs McCarthy

The process of electing a new Speaker of the House for the US House of Representatives unfolded today in Washington.

Mike Rogers expressed his frustration with those who aren't supporting McCarthy during a closed door meeting with the conference. 

New voices for Alabama; new day for America

Alabama sending new leaders to Congress

Britt takes oath, won't be 'outworked'

Katie Britt, Alabama’s Junior Senator, was sworn into office on Tuesday in Washington D.C. on the Senate floor.