The Alabama League of Municipalities proudly marks the first anniversary of Live Locally Alabama, a statewide, quality-of-life campaign launched to increase awareness of the critical role local governments play in our daily lives and to empower citizens of all ages to engage in building stronger, more vibrant communities. Alabama is comprised of 466 cities and […]

For the last 12 years, Mobile’s mayoral elections have been dominated by Sandy Stimpson. Later this month, that will change. In 2013, Stimpson defeated incumbent Sam Jones to kick off a three-term tenure that made him the longest-serving mayor in Mobile history. Over the next decade plus, no candidate was able to present Stimpson with […]

Dustin Beaty, a Republican running for this month’s special primary election for Alabama House District 13 is facing a resurfaced 2009 consent order from the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy that suspended his pharmacist license for 10 years and imposed fines and restrictions on his practice, according to board records.  Alabama Political Reporter first publicly […]

7. President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is exploring a proposal to ban transgender Americans from purchasing firearms, citing mental health concerns following a Minneapolis school shooting by a transgender individual, despite opposition from gun rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. 6. Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed Alabama State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) for mayor […]

Alice Lessmann’s story is one of perseverance, service, and leadership across the military, healthcare, business, and civic life. Rooted in North Alabama, she has built a career and a reputation defined by resilience, quiet grit, and a steady commitment to serving others. Definitional accomplishments When asked what she is most proud of, Lessmann doesn’t hesitate […]

One of Alabama’s most storied sporting estates is now available. The historic Maytag Plantation, a 1,579-acre recreational retreat in Union Springs, has been listed for $11.1 million. The plantation traces its origins to the 1920s, when L.B. Maytag of the Maytag appliance family acquired the land as a private retreat. It later became known as […]

On a Thursday morning call with Alabama media outlets, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expressed his continued approval of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat crime in Washington, D.C. and gave some insight into what a similar operation may look like in Alabama’s cities under his governorship. “Washington, D.C. is the capital of the free […]

Yesterday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association ruled that student-athletes who transfer schools using funds provided by the state’s new CHOOSE Act will be required to sit out for a year. Hours later, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth promised he would introduce legislation to strip the organization of its power. Now, Governor Kay Ivey and Speaker […]

Alabama Public Television will reduce and reorganize staff positions after a loss of more than $2 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026, the state entity announced on Thursday. The announcement follows federal legislation targeting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including President Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package, and a separate order halting […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and its coaching staff have been the subject of criticism from across the country following the dreadful start to year two of the Kalen DeBoer era when they were smoked at Florida State last weekend. Moving forward, DeBoer’s team turns their focus to ULM this week in the home opener for […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth condemned the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) over their new rule that requires student-athletes who transfer schools using new school choice funds to sit out for one year before competing. Under the CHOOSE Act, families can receive a $7,000 ESA to enter their student into a private or public school […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt had much to say about Alabama Crimson Tide football in a Wednesday morning interview on “The Dale Jackson Show.” Britt (R-Montgomery), who stood in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and the rest of Alabama’s congressional Republicans on Tuesday as Trump announced that Space Command headquarters will be permanently located […]

Advertisements for GLP-1 weight loss medications are ubiquitous, appearing on television and social media platforms. They can raise awareness regarding available assistance for individuals suffering from obesity who seek treatment; however, when directed towards inappropriate audiences, they may pose significant risks. Although reputable pharmaceutical companies are prohibited from disseminating misleading weight loss advertisements, telemedicine firms […]

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) states that students using the CHOOSE Act, a school choice bill, must sit out a year before they can participate in sports. The actual law states that participation in school choice can not be used to limit eligibility, but this group has operated this way in the past, […]

All Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted Wednesday to direct the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee to continue its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Both Democrats, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) voted against the measure. It ultimately passed 212-208 along party lines. The resolution was touted by […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry covered Alabama’s upcoming matchup with ULM and argued that a blowout win won’t ease concerns after the Tide’s recent slump. Comparisons to Mike DuBose and Mike Shula surfaced nationally, though the hosts dismissed them as premature, stressing that Kalen DeBoer has yet to prove whether […]

The University of Alabama is getting in the on-field sponsorship game as numerous schools have done this offseason. For the first time in history, Nick Saban Field will bear a logo on the playing surface in Bryant-Denny Stadium. In a partnership with the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program with the goal of expanding […]

During the Oval Office question and answer session that followed Tuesday’s Space Command announcement, President Donald Trump was asked about a viral video that seemed to show garbage bags being tossed from a window of the second floor family residence of the White House. Dismissing the video as likely “AI-generated,” Trump noted that the residence […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) responded to concerns from some officials in Colorado who are politically burned, and warning that the existing U.S. Space Command workforce won’t be willing to move to Alabama. President Donald Trump announced from the Oval Office Tuesday that U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters will be located in Huntsville. “Uprooting Space […]

Fresh off the heels of a major win for the State of Alabama with the announcement that the Trump Administration will permanently return Space Command headquarters to its original home in Huntsville, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) took a victory lap in praise of Alabama. “What this means for the community, what this means for […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) for re-election in HD73, which includes portions of Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Montevallo. John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, said Paschal’s background gives him insight into the needs of farmers. “Kenneth Paschal represents his district with unwavering dedication to the values […]

7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) defended Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer after the Tide’s 34-17 loss to Florida State, while an insider claimed DeBoer faces firing if the team suffers three more similar losses, Tuberville also was seen celebrating Auburn’s 2004 championship on Fox News. 6. A Democratic candidate for […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is in it to win it when it comes to his campaign to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator. The Enterprise businessman and former state lawmaker has served in Congress since 2020. He launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate last month and promised to continue his support of Trump’s “America […]

In the heart of America, resilience runs deep. It’s the grit of farmers, the strength of working families, and the determination of patriots who refuse to give up on this country. Yet in Washington, that spirit is too often absent. For decades, career politicians have failed to deliver. What we need now is not another […]