CULLMAN, Ala. – Thunderstorms certainly did not dampen the spirits of the Trump faithful at Saturday’s “Save America” rally in Cullman. According to event organizers, more than 30,000 people were on hand for Donald Trump’s first post-presidency visit to the Yellowhammer State. It was a favorable venue for Trump, as the 2020 presidential election saw […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — How bad is the Afghanistan debacle for President Joe Biden and, more importantly, America? — Other GOP governors are pushing back against mask mandates in their state, will Governor Kay Ivey (R) follow suit? — […]

Last week, Alabama ICU bed count reportedly trended into negative territory, which drew alarm from many throughout the state. According to the Alabama Hospital Association’s Dr. Don Williamson, while that was an unfortunate development, a more important indicator was the “direction” of ICU bed numbers. During an appearance on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public […]

A well-trained workforce prepared for current and future jobs is essential for continued growth in Alabama, and Alabama Power is among utilities partnering with community colleges across the state to train students to work as electric lineworkers. Applications are being accepted for the January 2022 and March 2022 sessions. The application period ends Sept. 1, 2021. Some […]

Miles College was recently awarded a $499,869 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of Interior. The grant will fund the second phase of preservation and restoration of Williams Hall, which was erected in 1907, is the oldest building on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “We want […]

Qualifying 11 two-man teams to compete in the College B.A.S.S. National Championship is no small feat, but that’s exactly what the Auburn University Bass Fishing team accomplished this season. It was the latest in a long line of achievements for the team in the past year. The 22 Tigers competing this week on the St. Lawrence River in New […]

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) held its summer meeting on Saturday in Cullman as local GOP officials across the state gathered in North Alabama to conduct the party’s official business. Upon taking the podium ALGOP chairman John Wahl wasted no time in decrying what he referred to as the “ruling class” in […]

The days of having to wait for a train to pass to get to and from the University of Alabama campus are in the rearview mirror since the Second Avenue overpass opened Aug. 4. The new overpass connects 15th Street to Paul W. Bryant Drive near the east side of Coleman Coliseum, the Capstone Parking Deck and the Bryant Conference Center. […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared to the same time in 2020. Coupled with this increase in cases, ADPH notes that at least 50 children are hospitalized statewide and as many as nine children have been on ventilators in a single day. “I […]

This long hot and wet summer is coming to a close, and Labor Day is on the horizon. Labor Day weekend will not only mark the beginning of college football season, but also the traditional start of the 2022 political season. Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary […]

Don’t call the NBA G League a minor league. Don’t call the Birmingham Squadron – one of three expansion franchises starting play in 2021-2022, bringing the number of franchises to an all-time high of 30 – a minor league team. That’s the message from the top of the organization. “This isn’t minor to us,” said Gayle Benson, owner of […]

Earlier this week, Associated Press reporter Jay Reeves took a critical look at the region known as the “Redneck Riviera,” which includes the beaches of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, and how people living in and visiting it were reacting to the COVID-19 threat. Reeves warned the area’s “carefree lifestyle” was contributing to a spike […]

When it comes to hackers’ attempting to access unauthorized information stored on computers or networks, anyone is susceptible. Cybint research found that 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. “Everywhere you look, you see the media talking about recent cyberattacks,” said UAB’s Jeffery Walker, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Criminal Justice. “While most […]

A place to enjoy a quality dove hunt is a valuable commodity in Alabama. Finding a place to hunt doves is becoming increasingly more difficult, but the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is working to increase access, especially near population centers. WFF looked at the opportunities it provides for dove hunting on public […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined 15 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling for his administration to evacuate all American citizens and Afghan partners who are currently stranded in Afghanistan amid the country’s fall to the Taliban. The letter is led by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe […]

Boeing on Friday announced that it has signed a three-year agreement to become the title sponsor of ESPN Events’ inaugural Red Tails Classic college football kickoff game. ESPN Events earlier this year announced the creation of the Red Tails Classic, which will celebrate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and honor the Tuskegee Airmen who […]

State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) has landed the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 8. A businessman in Jackson County for nearly 35 years, he is the owner and manager of Dicus Oil Company, a fuel oil and gasoline distributor. He is a […]

Many states and school districts have implemented masking in their schools. There are parents demanding they be given a choice in their schools As much as we talk about exploding numbers of COVID-19 in schools, the impact is pretty clear. And if this is enough for complete masking across the state, I have some bad […]

The University of South Alabama is receiving a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant totaling $644,045. The grant will be applied toward the renovation of the school’s Laboratory for Additive Manufacturing, the creation of a cyber research hub and support of workforce development initiatives. The grant will be […]

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, along with Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%, down from 3.3% last month. The numbers reflect a strong economic recovery from the pandemic-related downturn, as the newly released rate is 4.2% lower than that of July […]

7. Great timing for Randall Woodfin to be endorsed by Biden Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has announced that he’s been endorsed by President Joe Biden for reelection. Woodfin’s campaign announced the endorsement and released a statement by Biden that described Woodfin as “one of the great young leaders of our country.” Biden went on in […]

The Alabama Medical Association has requested that the federal government accelerate COVID-19 booster shots for Gulf States, citing the region’s high volume of cases and hospitalizations. Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association, and other state health care leaders are meeting on Thursday with White House Vaccination coordinator Dr. Bechara Choucair to discuss increasing […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) received fierce backlash, including from some prominent Democrats, over his statement regarding Thursday’s Capitol Hill bomb threat. According to CNN, U.S. Capitol Police early Thursday morning responded to claims of a suspected explosive device near the Library of Congress, which led to the evacuation of congressional offices. Shortly thereafter, the […]

As students across the state prepare to return to the classroom, a group of Black Belt middle and high school students will be ahead of the learning curve after completing the Black Belt Scholars Summer STEM Camp late last month. The pilot program, sponsored by State Senator Bobby Singleton, engaged students in an intensive Science, […]