Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are denouncing President Joe Biden’s recent executive orders on gun control. Biden on Thursday unveiled his slate of executive actions, which took the form of four instructions to the Department of Justice and the appointment of gun control activist David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

Two up-and-coming anglers from Alabama have been selected as 2021 members of the prestigious Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team, it was announced this week. The 12-member team is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors and selected by a panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry, media and conservation groups. “For seven years, […]

As President Biden prepares this week to sign a number of sweeping and unconstitutional gun control executive orders and announces his appointment of a committed anti-gun activist to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, it is the proper time to reflect upon the past and ongoing efforts that Alabama House Republicans have taken […]

What is a conscience? It can be tough to use words to define something that we all know and in our hearts, understand. However, right now, here in the United States, it’s important that we talk about conscience. Our conscience is the inner voice that tells us if something is right or wrong. It allows […]

The Alabama Workforce Council expressed its strong approval on Thursday of a new state rule that requires high school seniors to complete their Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) before graduating. The rule was approved by the Alabama State Board of Education (ALBOE) at its meeting on Thursday. The policy was supported by Governor Kay […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday sent a bill to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk that would establish the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act. The legislation would standardize the process statewide for the issuance of concealed carry permits. Right now, this process — including fees and forms involved — varies county-by-county. SB 308 […]

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) on Thursday awarded $800,000 via a CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau to develop and implement a tourism recovery marketing campaign in response to the economic downturn that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant will also be […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to protect Alabamians from a mandate that would require individuals to present a COVID-19 vaccine passport to receive services and goods from a governmental or private entity. The Senate bipartisanly voted 30-0 to pass SB 267 as substituted. […]

As the principal of Cordova Elementary School, I know how access to high-speed internet is critical for educating our students. I’ve seen first-hand how inadequate internet service hinders our children as we work to prepare them to thrive in the 21st-century world that we live in and, to be totally honest, I am worried about […]

Raytheon Technologies on Wednesday announced Connect Up, a 10-year, $500 million corporate responsibility initiative intended to drive generational positive impact related to critical societal challenges. A release from the company advised that this focused philanthropy expands upon and elevates Raytheon’s legacy of community investment through lifelong learning, veteran and military family support, and localized community […]

7. Bill to limit election law changes too close to elections passes New legislation which bans any changes to election laws and procedures up to six months before a general election has passed the Alabama House of Representatives. State Representative Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills) sponsors the bill that would be a constitutional amendment. The purpose […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Judiciary Committee advanced Alabama’s closely watched medical marijuana bill on Wednesday after multiple hours of discussion and numerous amendments. The bill, SB 46, passed the Alabama Senate in the third week of February. The legislation’s sponsor, Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), is bringing a medical marijuana bill for the third year […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature met for the 20th day of its 2021 regular session. Several important committee meetings were also held. Here’s a rundown of the day’s proceedings:

Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders will hold a fundraiser in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, April 14. Sanders, a Republican, served as press secretary to then-President Donald J. Trump from July 2017 until July 2019. Trump has endorsed her campaign. Also the daughter of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Sanders recently penned the best-selling book, […]

The U.S. Army has awarded two contracts totaling about $4.4 billion to Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). The company on Wednesday announced one $3.6 billion contract to continue providing engineering services supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and modeling and simulation development for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC), Software, Simulation, […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill released a statement on Wednesday ruling out a run for public office in 2022. Merrill’s decision comes after a 2019 extramarital affair he conducted with a 44-year-old legal aide in Montgomery surfaced online in recent days. “After much prayer, reflection, and conversations with my wife, Cindy, I have decided […]

In response to a lawsuit from the out-of-state Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is now offering an opt-out for individuals seeking to register to vote that do not want to include the final four words of the voter declaration oath: “so help me God.” FFRF announced the lawsuit on October […]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey confirmed on Wednesday that Alabama’s mask mandate is ending this week while announcing that some elements of the State Health Order will remain in place. The newly revised order, called “Safer Apart,” keeps in place the requirement that citizens quarantine if they test positive for COVID-19 and maintains the two […]

It is no secret that Alabama contributes heavily to the U.S. national defense. From rocket manufacturing facilities and Redstone Arsenal in North Alabama to the shipbuilders and Coast Guard base on the Gulf Coast, Alabama is key to the military, intelligence community, law enforcement and space sectors. What many may not know is how reliant […]

State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) this week emphasized the importance of legislation he worked to pass that extends the coal severance tax for 10 years, which will generate millions of dollars for his district. HB 219 was signed into law by the governor last week. Through 2031, that Allen-backed accomplishment will see $500,000 annually go […]

Wallace State Community College on Wednesday announced the launch of an ambitious initiative that will harness the power of virtual reality to train thousands of workers for roles in good-paying, in-demand diesel tech jobs. Delivered through the college’s popular Diesel by Distance program and built in collaboration with immersive learning startup TRANSFR, the new partnership […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent the State of Alabama from implementing any legislative changes to election procedure within six months of a general election. The legislation, HB 388, is sponsored by Rep. Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills). Since the legislation proposes an amendment to the state’s […]

7. Biden: Georgia needs to ‘smarten up’ Despite the more recent reporting that shows Georgia’s new voting laws are less restrictive than many other states, President Joe Biden has said, “It is reassuring to see that for-profit operations and businesses are speaking up about how these new Jim Crow laws that are just antithetical to […]

Although it was not totally unexpected, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) got a shot in the arm for his 2022 U.S. Senate bid on Wednesday. Through a statement, Brooks was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, which is considered to be pivotal for statewide contests in Alabama. The endorsement eluded Brooks in his 2017 bid […]