Huntsville-based Hometown Lenders (HTL) has announced their second Back the Blue charity event. HTL CEO Billy Taylor originally launched this night of appreciation to honor America’s hardworking law enforcement officers and the sacrifices they make to keep our cities safe and secure. “It is time for our country to support our police departments, not work […]

Governor Kay E. Ivey (R-AL) on Wednesday announced she will seek reelection to a second full term in 2022. Ivey, currently on the executive committee of the National Governors Association, became Alabama’s 54th governor in 2017 when she was sworn into office following the resignation of former Governor Robert Bentley. Ivey was overwhelmingly elected to […]

7. We are not governed by petitions for really good reasons More than 2.3 million people have signed a petition that calls for $2,000 monthly stimulus checks for every adult. The woman who started the bill, restaurant owner Stephanie Bonin, has claimed that “true unemployment rate for low-wage workers is estimated at over 20%” and […]

Alabama’s statewide primary election isn’t until May 24, 2022, but some Republican candidates are already making known their intentions to run in next year’s GOP primary. At least two statewide constitutional offices will have vacancies up in the 2022 election, the office of State Auditor, currently held by Jim Zeigler, and Secretary of State, currently […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) will kick off his reelection campaign on Friday in Guntersville, his campaign has announced. Members of the public are invited to join Ainsworth and special guests for the celebratory occasion, including Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL), Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) and country music star Riley Green. Ainsworth was first […]

Huntsville’s Kieran Moise decided to give back in a big way this Memorial Day weekend. Moise, 17, is bound for the U.S. Air Force Academy, per a report from Fox News. He is a recent graduate of New Century Technology School, a public magnet school in Huntsville. On Saturday, he cut his 19-inch afro, his first […]

Alabama has pretty much beaten the pandemic. The most vulnerable have been vaccinated, and everyone that wants a vaccine can get one (for free). Cases are down, hospitalizations are down and deaths are down.

The Communist Chinese Party’s (CCP) influence is alive and well in Alabama. This past session, HB9, carried by Representative Tommy Hanes, and SB280, carried by Senator Shay Shelnutt, both failed to make it to their respective floors. These bills would have shuttered the two CCP-funded and backed Confucius Institutes in Alabama. Confucius Institutes have been […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Tuesday that Katie Boyd Britt is resigning from her position as president and CEO. Britt has been at the helm of the organization for more than two years and has led it through some of the most challenging days for Alabama businesses in recent memory. BCA chairman Gary […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s reelection campaign on Tuesday launched its first TV advertisement of the cycle, highlighting Stimpson’s record of success leading Mobile’s revitalization, economic development and infrastructure improvements. The 30-second ad, entitled “Not Done Yet,” features major city successes that Stimpson spearheaded while outlining that Mobile’s momentum continues to surge forward under his leadership. […]

7. The Secretary of Defense is making a bad faith argument After U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) claimed that the United States Army was making soldiers look like “pansies,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin refuted Cruz’s statement by saying the U.S. military is not and will never be “soft.” He added that places like China and […]

Alabama has a legacy of electing members of Congress that over time acquire a knack for procuring federal funds for the state, oftentimes in the form of earmarks. Congress ended this practice of earmarking a decade ago after Republicans took control of the body. However, House Democrats under the leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi […]

As I spent time this Memorial Day Weekend relaxing on the farm with Tina, our kids, and our grandkids, I couldn’t help but think of how grateful I am to live in this country. Although we Americans have our disagreements and have been through some tough times together, we would not be here today without […]

Alabama summers can be brutally hot and humid, but embracing summer décor can be an easy and inexpensive way to beat the heat. The goal is to incorporate nature-inspired colors, fabrics, and textures to either make you feel cooler or to embrace the sun’s vitality. Here are some soon-to-be favorites to quickly transition your home […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) this past week delivered remarks on the floor of the United States Senate ahead of Memorial Day, reflecting on the sacrifice of America’s tremendous military service members and their families. “Our Gold Star families have given a great sacrifice to our country,” said Alabama’s junior senator. “The United States stands […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Can Lynda Blanchard’s recent attacks on U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) do any damage to his campaign? — Why won’t the media and their Democrats compromise in order to get a commission on the U.S. […]

In early April the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidance on surface transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. After more than a year of cleaning and disinfecting, the CDC now believes surface transmission is relatively infrequent. This case illustrates the role of discovery in public policy. The CDC says, “surface transmission is not the […]

During his most recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris floated the possibility of Alabama using a lottery or college scholarships to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Harris cited the so-called “vax-a-million” program implemented by the state of Ohio to increase vaccinations. He said his agency […]

At 14, Abbie began using drugs. At 16, she was convinced she would not live to see her 18th birthday. Then, at 22, she was crying in a doctor’s office, pregnant and addicted to heroin. Shortly after that visit, Abbie received a call from a nurse with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Obstetrical Complications Clinic inviting her […]

For students enrolled in the Bryant Oyster Academy at Bayou La Batre’s Alma Bryant High School, science is fun. “We’re teaching students how to grow oysters,” said aquaculture teacher Charles Baker. “They’re learning the whole process of putting out the long line system and then hanging baskets where you grow oysters to either market size or […]

During an appearance on Newsmax TV’s “The Chris Salcedo Show” on Friday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) criticized the Biden administration for what he deemed an open border policy. Moore reiterated the point he had made in a video posted on his Facebook account arguing the merits of a secured border. “[I]t’s actually Americans last,” […]

Mental health historically has been an issue not discussed widely in public. But the pandemic has highlighted the need to bring it to the forefront. Statistics show more people have become comfortable seeking assistance with managing their fears, isolation and anxiety surrounding the pandemic, as well as financial uncertainty and overall mental and emotional wellness. Tandrea Elmore, […]

Bizarre: The Coffee Bar is a coffee bar by day and a bar bar at night, but this unusual place also is an all-day incubator for several minority-owned local businesses. The café, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (most nights), has become a hub in Birmingham’s Black business community, offering space for multiple vendors to attract […]

For NASA inventor Jonathan Lee, an alumnus of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, the global pandemic could not be more personal: it took away his father last year, spurring Lee to join the battle against the virus himself. Lee earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in […]