Last Tuesday, I joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy address Congress via video from a secure location near Kyiv.

While the American media has declared that looking at Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's record would be unnecessary, racist or an attempt to get her killed, day one of her confirmation hearing was rather sleepy.

World Water Day is March 22. The essential importance of water to public health and safety, the economy, and the environment has become more aware to the public since the pandemic, recent droughts, and the attack on Ukraine. While these reasons are unfortunate, a greater understanding of the value and essential role of water is […]

In an astounding feat in the legal profession, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell will soon send three law clerks to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

During a Monday appearance on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Brooks said he has done more to fight voter fraud than any other candidate in the Senate race. 

Monday, the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund announced its endorsement of former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt in her Republican candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

Alabama is past due for an education overhaul. In nearly every national publication that scores and ranks education systems, Alabama finds itself dead last. This must change.

The State Senator explained that while his bill bans the use of Common Core curricula in grade school, some similar math concepts that existed before Common Core will have to be taught in order for students to be able to take the national standardized tests.

Birmingham-based Apex Roofing & Restoration was recently awarded the ranking of 60th on the Inc. 5000 Regionals list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast.

Some lawmakers in the Alabama Legislature are again showing that their “law and order” campaign promises do not necessarily match their actions in the state capitol. This past week, a bill being pushed by Alabama Appleseed that would weaken the state’s ability to suspend driver’s licenses for those who do not pay their traffic tickets […]

Should the GOP regain control of the upper chamber of Congress after the 2022 midterm elections, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will likely be the frontrunner to once again become the highest-ranking senator.

Alabama’s vast terrain ranks above average according to AirDNA’s market research among short-term rentals in the U.S. The national average occupancy rate is just 60.2%, but investors and second-home buyers will find higher rates throughout rentals in Alabama’s beach, mountain, lake and urban locations. Below is a breakdown of the four places you might want […]

Talks of possible negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been rumored for several days, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he’s “ready for negotiations.”

Radio talk show hosts Dale Jackson and Yaffee take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

French economist and journalist Frederic Bastiat wrote, “When goods don’t cross borders, soldiers will.” That international trade contributes to peace is a tenet of classical liberal and contemporary libertarian thought. How might trade accomplish this, and what does the evidence show? Trade reduces conflict in two ways. First, war disrupts trade; goods are unlikely to […]

A series of events on the University of Alabama campus intends to connect – and inspire – accomplished women professionals, alumnae and female students of UA’s Culverhouse College of Business. Hosted by the Culverhouse College of Business Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the inaugural Women in Business Conference March 25-26 will feature topics and perspectives to benefit women at all […]

Some people look at wood on the ground and see something to burn. Carl Smith sees something to turn into art. Through his studio, Natures Art, Smith transforms wood and vines of all shapes and sizes into sculptures, wall art, pedestals, tables, jewelry and more. The Fairfield artist has been working with wood for more than […]

Three new homeowners are looking forward to getting the keys to their homes after a ribbon-cutting Thursday at the newly developed Oak Hill area of Belview Heights in Ensley. The ceremony was the culmination of an objective by Mayor Randall Woodfin to revitalize Birmingham communities through affordable homeownership. It was made possible by a $25 […]

In one of the two assembly plants at the sprawling Mercedes-Benz factory in Tuscaloosa County, workers shift seamlessly from making traditional SUVs with a brand new, all-electric model on the same assembly line. The electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by batteries being produced a few miles away in Bibb County. While the EVs are sporadic on the line […]

Being an incumbent state senator in Alabama is like owning that seat. The level of reelectability odds is probably better than that of an incumbent congressman, which is about the same as being elected to a seat in the Russian Communist Politburo. Being a freshman state senator in Alabama is a more powerful position than […]

The Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission has entered into an agreement with RideBHM to build and operate a first-of-its-kind mountain bike park off Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham. RideBHM will be adjacent to Red Mountain Park on 200 acres owned by the Red Mountain Commission. With an initial offering of two climbs, five to six unidirectional downhill trails […]

Eli Gold has called the action of many gridiron battles involving the Alabama Crimson Tide, but he never served on the battlefield as a member of the military.

Two well-known Birmingham-area chefs have become finalists for the James Beard Foundation’s coveted Best Chef: South award. The foundation on Wednesday announced that Adam Evans, chef of Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Birmingham, and Timothy Hontzas, chef of Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood, have advanced to the finals, along with chefs from three New Orleans restaurants. Two of Alabama’s other Beard […]

U.S. Army veteran and Republican candidate for Senate Mike Durant said he supports giving the Ukrainians what they need to hold Russia back.