Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that he has notified the Supreme Court of Alabama that Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris tendered his resignation to Governor Kay Ivey on May 24, to become effective on June 1. This comes as the Supreme Court had ordered Norris to appear and answer a two-count information of […]

7. Good thing there is no history of Palestinians misusing aid After the 11-day war between Hamas and Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that there will be aid given to Gaza, and he’s working to “rally international support” for this, but they’ll “ensure that Hamas does not benefit from the reconstruction […]

The first volleys of Alabama’s 2022 U.S. Senate campaign have taken place as GOP hopefuls former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) exchanged attacks over allegations Brooks had accepted money from so-called progressive corporations. On Tuesday, Brooks’ campaign co-chairman Stan Mcdonald appeared on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 to […]

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 […]

The first inter-party skirmish of Alabama’s 2022 U.S. Senate campaign took place on Monday as both of the formally announced GOP candidates, former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), traded remarks through statements to the media. Blanchard issued a release questioning the fundraising of Brooks and cited contributors as […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of missing person alerts throughout the state. The system was unveiled on Tuesday to highlight National Missing Children’s Day. “Our Alabama Fusion Center (AFC) will use the new state-of-the-art system to issue alerts in the […]

This month, I suggested in words and in an image provided by the amazing Yellowhammer art team that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall should shut down allegedly illegal casinos. Gambling didn’t happen this session — Let’s just enforce the law The response from elected officials and other leaders were all pretty much the same: “Yeah, […]

Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan on Tuesday announced that directors of the Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program approved a 10% increase to the current rate paid by the program for tuition and fees. This increase is effective starting with the upcoming fall 2021 semester. McMillan serves as the chairman of the PACT board. “I […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Birmingham Promise Inc. executive director Rachel Harmon on Tuesday announced $7 million in corporate gifts to support college scholarships and other services provided through the groundbreaking organization. The gifts include the largest private donation to Birmingham Promise to date: a $5 million commitment from Vulcan Value Partners, an investment management […]

Greg Cook on Tuesday announced that he is running for the Supreme Court of Alabama in 2022. He is currently general counsel for the Alabama Republican Party, in addition to being a practicing attorney with 30 years of experience in the courtroom. A release from his campaign underscored that Cook identifies as a constitutional conservative. […]

7. The ban on vaccine passports is official Alabama has officially made it illegal for people to be required to provide proof that they were vaccinated against the coronavirus. SB 267 does not affect the rights of employers to compel employees to get vaccines as a condition of employment or forbid employers from requiring masks […]

Over the last two weeks, violence between Israel and Palestinian terror factions in Gaza spiked following disturbances in the Old City of Jerusalem. With congruent Israeli and Islamic holidays underway, clashes and riots broke out culminating with Israeli security services conducting a raid at al Aqsa Mosque. In response, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad launched […]

It is still more than a year until Alabama voters go to the polls to cast a vote for who they want to replace the outgoing Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) in the general election. However, two Republican candidates are already out and about campaigning in the very early stages of the 2022 election cycle. Among […]

Peter Woodward comes from a family of actors. Born in England and currently living in Los Angeles, he is the lead role in the new family film “Dolphin Island.” In this movie, Peter plays a grandfather trying to bond with his orphaned granddaughter who lost her parents to tragedy. Living in the Bahamas, the two […]

In Congress, I sit on the House Armed Services Committee. I’m proud to support our men and women in uniform, while working to further strengthen our military and defense footprint in Alabama. Our military is the strongest and most capable in the world because of our unmatched technology and the unwavering dedication of our service […]

Commissioner Rick Pate (R-AL) on Monday announced that he will seek reelection in 2022 leading the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Pate is currently serving his first term as commissioner of Agriculture and Industries after being elected as a conservative outsider and businessman in 2018. During his term as commissioner, the Alabama Department of […]

The Alabama Forestry Association on Monday announced its endorsement of Republican Kenneth Paschal in the special general election in House District 73, which covers a portion of Shelby County. Paschal is a 21-year U.S. Army veteran and has lived in Shelby County for the past 14 years. He is a member of the Shelby County […]

Always the catch-all political crime, an accusation of treason is used to punish rivals and remove them from civic engagement. Autocrats use the insinuation of treason with brutal efficiency to banish, if not execute, a political problem or inconvenient idea. While treason is bandied about to characterize someone with whose political beliefs we disagree, our […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed into law SB 267 banning vaccine passports in the state. The law becomes effective immediately. SB 267 was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan). The bill received unanimous support in the Senate but 16 Democratic “nay” votes in the […]

7. If everyone else has been vaccinated, no one should care U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has attracted attention for stating that he won’t be getting the coronavirus vaccine, since he previously had the coronavirus in March 2020 and has “natural immunity.” Paul added that he won’t be getting vaccinated because it hasn’t been proven […]

When Gayle Shaffer left the Midwest for college on the Gulf Coast, it didn’t take long for her to discover Southern hospitality at the University of South Alabama. “I felt at home immediately,” she said. “You couldn’t walk across campus without every single person you passed saying ‘Hey.’ I loved it. I made some friends […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — How many special sessions are we going to see for lottery, gambling and prisons? — Why would the Alabama Legislature pass a bill delaying accountability in the public school system? — Why won’t Democrats make […]

Welcome to a universe where your superpower may be to withstand the power of an earthquake unharmed. Elementary school students: Get ready to have fun while learning about the forces of nature. Force Factory, a new children’s discovery exhibit, is being planned at Anniston Museum of Natural History to engage children and families in unique […]

The restoration and preservation of Lightning Point, one of Alabama’s most iconic and important coastal habitats, is getting a big boost thanks to the efforts of some area high school students and volunteers. About two dozen students from Bayou La Batre‘s Alma Bryant High School recently joined volunteers from The Nature Conservancy in Alabama (TNCA) and Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) to replant […]