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Tabitha Isner, who has lost multiple elections and now serves as the #2 Democrat in the state, is on record suggesting these murderers in Dadeville should not be treated as adults

The University of Alabama coordinates closely with law enforcement agencies spanning the local, state and federal levels. Especially on gameday.  This week, the partnership between campus and local departments centralized further. Authorities said the added headquarters is just one step to make the downtown Strip and surrounding area safer. In addition to routine 24/7 patrols, […]

Two more arrested in Sweet 16 party killings

Authorities arrested two more people Thursday in connection with the Saturday night shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville. The incident left four people dead and 32 wounded. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Willie George Brown Jr., 19, of Auburn and Johnny Letron Brown, 20, of Tuskegee were arrested Thursday and each […]

All four components of the landmark renewal and expansion of Alabama’s economic incentives program passed the Alabama Senate today. The package’s counterpart bills passed the House unanimously last week. Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on all this afternoon. Today’s passage marks a key victory for what Ivey coined in her State of the State Address […]

Tabitha Isner, Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, has a unique view on the recent mass shooting in Dadeville that killed 4 and wounded 32 others at a Sweet 16 party.

There are common-sense laws that could be passed

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) criticized President Biden's Secretary of the Interior for mishandling her department. 

State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Dadeville) responded to the calls for more gun control during a speech on the Senate floor earlier this week.

The US House of Representatives passed Senator Tommy Tuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Wednesday in Washington. It will now move onto the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle.

Moore joins disapproval of D.C.'s anti-police law

Representative Barry Moore(AL-02), yesterday, took part in a joint resolution of disapproval against the D.C. City Council's recently enacted legislation that some are calling an anti-police bill.

Aaron Johnson: Simply the best

How many businesses do you know of that have occupied the same location and provided the same service for over 80 years? This week, Amberson’s Clothing store in Boaz was recognized for meeting that criterion. They opened in 1939 and are currently operated by the third generation, Phillip Amberson. The massive oak roll top desk […]

3 arrested for the Sweet 16 shooting in Dadeville

Researchers: Transparency a key step for incentives

The use of economic development incentives by state and local governments is a common practice intended to attract private investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. As academic researchers, our work at the Hoover Institution focuses on studying these incentives, measuring how much local economies benefit after incentives are granted, and evaluating ways to increase […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Wednesday he considered retiring after last season for health reasons. “Yeah, I think I considered it for a time,” Tagovailoa said at a news conference. “Having sat down with my family, having sat down with my wife and having those kind of conversations, but, really, it would be hard […]

Madison City Schools needs to address this issue immediately

Opinion: Designate space systems as critical infrastructure

Space systems are fundamental to U.S. national and economic security — but we have not been organizing or resourcing ourselves in a way that is consistent with this reality. Despite the fact that an array of critical infrastructure and national critical functions rely on space systems, they are not one of our designated critical infrastructure […]

Tuskegee teens arrested for Dadeville murders

Two teenage brothers from Tuskegee have been charged with four counts of reckless murder each in connection to the Dadeville shooting that left four dead and 32 injured. In a press conference this morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, were both officially charged. Tuskegee is about […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong blasted the Biden administration for discontinuing the policies of former President Trump at the southern border.

Ivey signs patient visitation rights into law

Those who had a loved one in the hospital in recent years know how heartbreaking it can be to not be guaranteed access by their side – especially in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A law went into effect Tuesday that will allow more visitation freedom in Alabama healthcare facilities. Patients will be able […]

Poll: Britt most popular freshman GOP senator

The “mama on a mission” has apparently taken Washington by storm. According to a poll by Morning Consult, Sen. Katie Britt is the most popular GOP senator among the freshman class, with the widest margin between her approvals and disapprovals (plus-27% net). More powerfully, Britt (R-Montgomery) maintains the lowest disapproval rating of any member of […]

Tuberville: VA abortion policy 'illegal'

Wednesday, Senator Tommy Tuberville said that the Biden administration's use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions has nothing to do with the Dobbs decision or Roe V. Wade and that the presidential administration is using Dobbs as an excuse to allow VA provided abortions.

With severe storms brewing across Alabama Jan. 12, Alabama Power Distribution Specialist Reid Buster was listening to weather reports on the radio as he drove back to Selma after attending a morning safety meeting in Montgomery. About that time, the forecaster said a tornado was tracking toward Selma Country Club, in the heart of Buster’s neighborhood. […]

USA Health acquiring Providence Health System

Yesterday, USA Health (University of South Alabama Health Care Authority) announced an agreement with a St. Louis based company, Ascension. This will allow USA Health to acquire Ascension owned, Providence Health Systems.

The Spring CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off set a new event record of $38,946 last week during the Cahaba Brewing Company hosted biannual fund raiser.