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State Sen. Tom Whatley has earned the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his reelection bid to the Alabama Senate, serving District 27.

During the last regular legislative session, the AEA declared victory with the delay of the third grade retention requirement of the Alabama Literacy Act.

Polling data is showing a tightening race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination that could lead to a potential head-to-head match-up between U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and former Business Council of Alabama head Katie Britt.

The University of South Alabama Board of Trustees on Wednesday announced that it had named Gov. Kay Ivey's chief of staff and former congressman Jo Bonner as the university's new president.

Businesswoman and Helena City Councilor Leigh Hulsey on Wednesday announced the launch of her campaign for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 15.

Wednesday, the Mo Brooks for Senate campaign announced it had received the endorsements of three former Alabama Republican Party chairmen. According to the campaign, former ALGOP chairmen Terry Lathan, Bill Armistead and Marty Connors are supporting U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) bid for Alabama U.S. Senate up in 2022. Lathan, who served as the party’s […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) introduced the "Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act," which would effectively prohibit the use of executive branch funds to enforce President Joe Biden's vaccine decrees.

Bessemer businessman Brad Tompkins announced his bid to seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 15.

Guest: Valuing all

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed to greater public and media attention the disparities in health and health care faced by racial minorities in the United States.

The Alabama Hospital Association has reported that of those who are hospitalized with the coronavirus in the state, about 20% have been fully vaccinated.

The U.S. Senate campaign of Mike Durant on Wednesday showcased its newly-released television spot featuring the candidate taking aim at President Joe Biden and "career politicians."

Last week, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill prohibiting companies from firing an employee for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccination if that employee claimed a medical or religious exemption. The bill, SB9, passed the Alabama Senate by a 23-2 vote. The two “no” votes were State Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) and State […]

According to an internal poll conducted on behalf of Katie Britt's U.S. Senate campaign, shows she has taken the lead over U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in the hotly-contested race for Alabama's open Senate seat.

Chuck Karr, the former dean of engineering at the University of Alabama, is expected to be named interim president of UAH.

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Amazon had unveiled plans to open three new Alabama-based operations facilities and launch a new fulfillment center.

Leadership representing Troy University and Wallace Community College joined the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education in announcing the launch of the state's first Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship.

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Embrace Alabama Kids steps in to help those who need extra love and guidance become adults who know they matter.

The Business Council of Alabama announced that Drew Harrell had been named executive director of Progress PAC, the organization's political arm.

The Alabama Forestry Association has announced its endorsement of State Sen. Andrew Jones' (R-Centre) reelection campaign to the Alabama Senate, serving District 10.

A grant totaling $1.8 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies has been awarded to Birmingham Promise for the expansion of its apprenticeship and internship program.

Britt

U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt took her campaign to Jackson County where she outlined her key priorities in addressing national security issues.

In an effort to allow more people to make decisions in their health care, U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is advocating for the CDC to expand the exemptions allowed for the coronavirus vaccine.

Yellowhammer News has learned Tennessee Valley Republican Club chairman Chris Horn will formally announce his candidacy for Secretary of State next week.