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Additional relief available for January storm victims

FEMA has made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Alabama in the wake of last month’s severe weather. The aid is to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12. It was also announced FEMA and the state opened a disaster […]

Beat the winter blues with an easy home refresh

An easy refresh in your home is a great way to bring new life to your space after the dreariness of Winter.

Medallion program encourages hiring veterans

Governor Ivey and Fitzgerald Washington, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, are encouraging employers throughout the state to hire veterans.

Work to douse landfill fire 'proceeding well'

The fire at the landfill in St. Clair County that has been burning since November may be out in a “matter of weeks,” according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. ADEM Director Lance LeFleur released a statement Friday with an update on the fire that was originally reported Nov. 25. Last month, officials said the […]

Tuberville advocates for rural broadband

Senator Tommy Tuberville is part of a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators that want to ensure rural areas have reliable access to broadband.

Britt 'hits the ground running' in first month

Senator Katie Britt has officially finished her first month in office. To say Britt had a productive first month would be understatement.

Investment in election infrastructure overdue

Despite passing a generous 2023 federal budget of $1.7 trillion, Democrats somehow managed to neglect our national election infrastructure, safety, and security. Now Republicans have the chance to pick up the slack — and support the funds — needed for our upcoming presidential elections. Not only is the $75 million passed less than one-fifth of […]

Alabama REALTORS® Economic and Real Estate Report provides timely data

If knowledge is power, the Alabama Association of REALTORS® is putting that power right into consumer’s hands.

hile some media outlets are attempting to figure out what President Joe Biden is talking about most days

Katie Britt led a coalition of her colleagues in introducing legislation aimed at sealing and securing the southern border

Congressman Mike Rogers had a warning about the state of America's U.S. defense industrial base and the threat from China.

Devyn Keith needs better 'friends.' 

Thursday on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said his party will be releasing a spending plan soon.

Ivey touts 'record breaking success' in exports

Today in Montgomery, Governor Kay Ivey heralded Alabama's newly set annual record of export sales.

Wingin' it! Super Bowl staple 'cheepest' in decade

Millions of people throughout the country will watch Super Bowl LVII on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles to decide which team is the reigning NFL champions.

'Most impactful' Sloss Tech returns to Birmingham

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, Sloss Tech is back bigger and better, TechBirmingham and Telegraph Creative announced. Downtown Birmingham’s historic Lyric Theatre will serve as the conference hub for the June 9 event. There will also be activities and breakout sessions around town, including the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema. After four […]

Ivey awards $5.6M for law enforcement programs

The governor has awarded $5.6 million in grants to support statewide programs designed to increase public safety on Alabama’s highways and in the state’s communities, it was announced Wednesday. “Public Safety is a core mission of my Administration. Our state, regional, county and municipal law enforcement officers do a tremendous job keeping our state and […]

Aaron Johnson: Born on third

This week, I traveled to UAB hospital to visit a dear friend who had just undergone a significant surgery. On my way north on I-59, I passed an exit where a big red sign proudly announced a Krystal restaurant. We don’t have a Krystal in Guntersville, but I really wish we did. I stopped. As […]

Needless to say, Alabama Republicans were less than impressed with both President Joe Biden's performance at his State of the Union speech and his overall job performance. rIn the Senate

Auburn sets school record for applications

Auburn University has set a new school record. Freshmen applications for the university in fall of 2023 reached an all time high for the university with a record of 48,000 applicants.

The SOTU is lies.

Tuberville leads effort to block VA abortion rule

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Representative Michael Cloud(R-TX-27) helped to lead over 65 fellow legislators in both the Senate and House to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval.

Republican members of Congress and the Senate from Alabama are criticizing President Joe Biden after his State of the Union speech Tuesday.

Faith leaders seek independent review on executions

170 faith leaders throughout the state drafted and sent a letter to Governor Kay Ivey yesterday asking for an independent review in Alabama's execution procedures.