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UAB meets needs of campus, community, state and beyond during pandemic

“Our three campus communities and the employees of the UAB Health System proved throughout this challenging period we are altogether stronger"

The big news that Dr. Anthony Fauci was getting a big book deal was overshadowed by e-mails released through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, and the emails show how Fauci dismissed a lab-leak theory for the coronavirus, as well as how Fauci has flipped on different issues as the pandemic progressed.

AIDT, Alabama’s official state workforce development agency, on Thursday morning announced the selection of its virtual reality training program as the 2021 Workforce Program of the Year award by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, the association that represents more than 3,000 state and local workforce leaders in all 50 states. The prestigious distinction […]

America is at a crossroads, and Alabama is under the gun. Since Joe Biden was sworn into office in January, we’ve seen Washington, D.C. kick common sense to the curb and return to putting America last. Across our country, Democrats and much of the media look down on states like ours and openly attack our […]

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) today announced the first vehicle in the production lineup at its Alabama manufacturing plant – the all-new Corolla Cross – following on the heels of a Toyota announcement this morning. The joint venture partnership between Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. is in a hiring boom to prepare for […]

All too often we watch as Americans of different political stripes approach issues from a starting point that we can't even recognize what the other person is seeing.

Huntsville-based Hometown Lenders (HTL) has announced their second Back the Blue charity event.

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 […]

With Ivey striking out, the likelihood of a special session increase as the specter of the federal government's intervention looms over the state, as it has for the past decade-plus

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.

Alabama has pretty much beat the pandemic. The most vulnerable have been vaccinated and everyone that wants a vaccine can get one, for free.

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 launched its first TV advertisement of the 2021 cycle, highlighting Stimpson’s record...

Doctor Harris specifically cited the so-called “vax-a-million” program implemented by the state of Ohio to increase vaccinations and that it could be helpful.

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 […]

Beat the Alabama heat with cool summer décor

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

Discovery, COVID and policy

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 […]