The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on Thursday announced that Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) had awarded $4.85 million in grants toward new and continuing innovation-focused research. Awarded from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, the grants will be allocated to five Alabama universities and one research institution. The state-funded program was […]

A free, at-home kindergarten readiness program has been launched in Alabama to tackle the issue of reading deficiency. Waterford.org, a Utah-based nonprofit created by its state legislature in 2009, for over a decade has brought cost-free early education opportunities to young learners. Upon experiencing success in Utah, the organization is now bringing its no-cost offerings […]

Thanks to funding from Lockheed Martin, Space Foundation is presenting its Space in the Community Program to two Huntsville schools. From November 3 through November 5, the nonprofit global space ecosystem advocacy organization will present its program to engage students about space-focused, STEM-related career fields to New Century Technology High School and the Alabama School […]

7. Fourth coronavirus shot already being discussed The possibility of some people getting another coronavirus vaccine shot is now being discussed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but only for individuals who are immunocompromised and have certain health conditions. For select individuals, this would mean getting a fourth coronavirus vaccination. Immunocompromised individuals […]

Bipartisan congressional efforts are underway to allow unspent pandemic relief funds to be appropriated toward infrastructure improvements. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has cosponsored legislation to accomplish this. The State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act allows various investments to be made using unspent COVID-19 relief funds. The legislation […]

With more than 23 million acres of timberland in Alabama driving a $28 billion industry, proper forest management is an essential element of the state’s economic policy. Seven members of the Alabama Legislature gained first-hand experience last week in carrying out one of the most important parts of managing the state’s forests: the controlled burn. […]

The Biden administration’s energy policies have come into focus of late as consumers nationwide have seen costs rapidly increase. According to AAA Gas Prices, Alabamians on average are paying $3.20 per gallon for regular gasoline, representing a 69% increase from last year’s average cost of $1.89 per gallon during the same time period. As consumers […]

Vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors will adversely impact national security, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Alabama’s junior senator on Tuesday penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging the commander-in-chief to halt the implementation of vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors. The senator said that should Biden’s vaccine decree stay in place […]

Breeze Airway’s new Airbus A220-300 aircraft was on display at the company’s U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile on Tuesday. The A220-300 aircraft is the first of 80 that Breeze has ordered from Airbus. The unveiling held at the Airbus A220 final assembly line in Mobile showcased the aircraft’s sleek modern features. The A220-300 cabin is […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Wednesday announced its second slate of endorsements for lawmakers seeking reelection to the state legislature. An endorsement from ALFA is widely seen across the state as being one of great significance. The influential agriculture advocacy organization holds a membership roll of over 340,000, which includes representation from all 67 […]

Joe Biden’s administration continues on a path of reckless overspending and dictatorial overreaching, and the American people are ultimately paying the price. The fight continues in Washington, D.C. right now over Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion spending boondoggle, which would further inflame inflation that is already hurting hardworking Alabama families across the board. However, the wasteful […]

The Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee on Tuesday kicked off the state’s redistricting process as it advanced proposed map changes. Lawmakers will begin debate on the proposed congressional, legislative and school board district map changes beginning Thursday when they meet during Gov. Kay Ivey’s (R-AL) called special session of the state legislature. Released by State Rep. […]

7. Shooting threat in Shelby County school area There has been a threat posted to Snapchat where a student said they would “shoot up” their school on October 27. Shelby, Calera and Helena County authorities are investigating the threat that claimed, “This is not one of those hoaxes. This is not a joke. I have […]

Recent polling regarding vaccine mandates displayed Alabama voters’ overwhelming opposition to President Joe Biden’s approach of the issue. Commissioned by the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP), the poll included 1,357 respondents and consisted of both Republican and Democratic voters. The survey was conducted October 16 through October 18 and held a margin of error of 3.1%. […]

Perhaps it was not the most politically popular initiative of the Alabama Legislature. Still, the phased prison plan passed earlier this month and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey will have an outcome better than most expected. During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” State Sen. Clyde Chambliss […]

Tuesday, State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) expressed his disappointment in Gov. Kay Ivey’s executive order issued in response to President Joe Biden’s so-called vaccination mandate. Biden’s mandate requires federal employees and employers with federal government employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Also, under the Biden edict, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

More than 45 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus. 730,000 sons, daughters, mothers and fathers never recovered. As the pandemic drags on, America needs a long-term game plan to deal with COVID and any new variants. If a sweeping shutdown made sense in March of 2020, it’s not an option today. The bruising […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Monday issued an executive order aimed at assisting the state in pushing back against President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. The governor’s order provided the state government’s executive branch with directives geared toward benefiting the Alabama Attorney General’s office in legally combatting the mandate’s enforcement within the state. Additionally, the executive […]

I wanted Governor Kay Ivey to issue an executive order or allow the legislature to act on a vaccine mandate ban that would “protect” Alabama workers. She didn’t really do that, but what she announced yesterday looks good, right? The federal government’s overreach has given us no other option, but to begin taking action, which […]

Thousands of migrants have formed a caravan in Mexico and are rapidly approaching the U.S. southern border with the intention of illegally crossing into the nation’s interior. Fox News reports that this flood of foreign nationals is the largest and most organized caravan that has formed this year. Video footage had surfaced which showed the […]

Ginny Victory goes into Corporations in northern California and empowers leaders to walk in the gifting God has given them. She uses Biblical standards in her sessions, whether it is in a classroom or a boardroom. Ginny has found an effective method of sharing her faith without getting thrown out of situations that most people […]

There’s a saying that says fall is a southerner’s gift for surviving summer. If that is indeed true, North Alabama’s fall gift is gorgeous, vibrant fall foliage, and North Alabama has many breathtaking spots to see some colorful scenery. Peak time for fall color in North Alabama is anywhere from the second week in October […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Monday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to issue a stark warning over the growing threat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the United States. To confront the Chinese threat, Tuberville called for the United States to hold the communist regime accountable for its subversive actions […]

The Chinese government of late has come under intense scrutiny for its attempts to infiltrate American institutions in efforts to obtain information of value. Such efforts have reached the state of Alabama. Xiaoming Zhang, an Air War College professor at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents regarding a […]