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UAB study details inflammation in early stages of Parkinson’s disease

New research by UAB supports the premise that inflammation is associated with Parkinson’s disease early in the disease’s progression.

Kids to Love breaks ground on mental wellness center

The Kids to Love Foundation broke ground Monday on the Smith Family Wellness Center in honor of Mark C. Smith.

Tuberville: Female athletes losing to radical left

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) authored the following op-ed in the National Review outlining his reintroduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections and ensure safe, fair competition for female athletes. The reintroduction of this legislation comes as the U.S. Department of Education is moving forward to implement new rules in May that will allow biological males to compete […]

David Rainer: NWTF honors Alabama chapter

At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation in the state. In 2022, the NWTF Alabama State Chapter conserved or enhanced more acres than any other state chapter. “We’re very proud Alabama won the award for conserving […]

Alabama's 'Big 10 Mayors' announce 2023 agenda

A group made up of mayors from Alabama's largest ten cities released its legislative agenda for 2023 today. Major focuses in that agenda include growing Alabama's economy and improving the state's public safety.

5 things you might not know about Barber Motorsports Park

Every year thousands of visitors from all over the world come to Leeds to visit Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Over the past two decades (the park turned 20 in January), the attraction has drawn more than 3 million visitors to the state. If you’ve never been to this gem (it’s only a 20-minute drive […]

Weaver: Good time policy is 'no good'

State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) is on mission to change how inmates in Alabama receive good time credits.

President Joe Biden is a jerk, his response to a grieving mother shows that.

Group to examine response to Moody landfill fire

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has announced that leaders at state and local levels from various government agencies and associations have now formed a group to decide if changes in laws, regulations, and resources are necessary after a major fire broke out at a landfill in Moody, Alabama.

Ivey awards $24.7M in broadband grants

More Alabama communities are about to gain access to high-speed internet. Gov. Kay Ivey announced today nearly $25 million in grants will be awarded to expand broadband services throughout Alabama. The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas of Alabama, Ivey’s […]

Severe weather forced some schools to close or go remote across the state and one tornado was identified in Alabama from Wednesday's storms

Report: Eli Gold returning to broadcast booth

Crimson Tide fans have a reason to celebrate. Just in time for football season, renowned football and sports radio broadcaster Eli Gold will be returning to the broadcast booth this fall. Gold has been away dealing with health issues that included almost losing the ability to walk and cancer.

Our culture is broken

"Its time for America to move forward and stop falling back." Those were the words of Senator Tommy Tuberville when he spoke about his role in re introducing the Sunshine Protection Act. The act would make Daylight Savings Time(DST) permanent.

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscambia) is confident that his school choice bill can pass this next legislative session.

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame inducting eight

Eight distinguished Alabamians are to be inducted into the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame at an event on March 10th at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa.

Yesterday, at a hearing for the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Tommy Tuberville discussed conservation and forestry programs that are found in his 2023 Farm Bill.

Education Department launches recruiting campaign

The Alabama State Department of Education has launched its “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign. This is the agency’s newest wave of teacher recruitment efforts geared toward high school and college students. The campaign includes social media, YouTube ad spots, pre-roll, display advertising and more. The department said the drive will highlight the “fun, engaging […]

FBI Director Chris Wray incorrectly claimed that “The FBI does not, is not in the business of functioning as the truth police. We don’t tell social media companies to censor anything or remove account information.”

Alabama Launchpad is proud to announce that Launch Advisors have selected 10 finalists to participate in Cycle 1 2023. The finalists will compete for a combined $75,000 at a public finale scheduled to take place April 20 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama,  features entrepreneurs in two stages […]

President Joe Biden will be coming to Selma, Alabama on March 5th to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. 

Tuberville talks Title IX, Space Command

Senator Tommy Tuberville talked about a number of topics on a call with the press Wednesday morning.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is again calling out the Biden administration over its energy policies and how they undermine national security. 

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