Former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has made it official that he’s jumping into the race for Lt. Governor in 2026. Wahl formally announced his campaign at a press conference at the Alabama Republican Party Headquarters on Tuesday. “President Trump understands that Alabama needs a Lieutenant Governor who will fight unapologetically for the America […]

The debate to legalize gaming in Alabama won’t go away until lawmakers pass a bill, the governor signs it, and voters across the state approve of a final structure to the legal economy for new state ventures, such as a lottery, online sports betting, casino gaming, and beyond. But the state’s top lawmakers say that […]

What began as a routine traffic stop in Ozark earlier this month turned into a bootlegger’s worst nightmare when police uncovered 81 gallons of illegal moonshine packed inside a vehicle. According to a press release issued January 20, Officer Dylan Griffin with the department’s Crime Suppression Unit conducted a traffic enforcement stop on January 9 […]

Alabama is reinforcing its role as a regional leader in advanced medical care after The University of Alabama at Birmingham performed the Southeast’s first robotic kidney transplant earlier this month, a milestone that could expand access to lifesaving procedures as the demand for organ transplants continues to grow nationwide. According to federal transplant data, more […]

Governor Kay Ivey highlighted an Alabama family this week using the state’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program, introducing 4th grader Charlie Perkins and his grandmother and guardian, Susan Stacy, as an example of how the initiative is expanding educational opportunities across the state. “The CHOOSE Act is for all kinds of Alabama families,” Ivey […]

The James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging is honoring the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Parker. Parker’s lifelong work shaped how churches, communities, and professionals care for older adults and their families. A Birmingham native, Parker devoted his life to service, scholarship, and faith-driven advocacy, helping to frame […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter praised the passage of a bill that will send “a clear message that we will always protect our children.” That bill is the Child Predator Death Penalty Act, by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne). “Anyone who violates the innocence of a child represents the very worst […]

When an Alabama law professor hosts a former U.S. Senator to talk about his campaign, where he will be beaten soundly, they decide to suggest the midterms will be rigged. To make matters worse, both Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) and Joyce Vance have complained in the past about people who do this, specifically President […]

Every year that our state leaders continue to ignore reality and refuse to legalize sports betting, our state misses an estimated $65-$90 million in revenue while dealing with the negative consequences created by the unregulated sports gambling industry. Today, illicit offshore betting site operators are getting richer and richer with no regulatory oversight. Instead of […]

In a weekly leadership talk held by the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) covered a lot of ground on legislative topics, but he also went scorched earth on Mo Brooks. Last week, Brooks, 71, announced a last-minute primary challenge to State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), […]

Throughout the Nick Saban era, dominant defenders made a name for themselves at Alabama. However, there were not many players better than Crimson Tide legendary pass rusher Will Anderson Jr., who made a habit of terrorizing opposing quarterbacks in college. Once he reached the next level, not a whole lot changed for Anderson. The No. […]

7. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth faced online backlash from ill-informed coaches of high school football after he wrote a social media post criticizing the AHSAA’s public-private school playoff split, warning of unintended consequences; Ainsworth urged reconsideration for fairness while private schools considered next steps after the decision, made solely because of the CHOOSE Act and […]

Fraud continues to plague families, organizations and businesses. No one is completely safe, and every industry faces vulnerability risks. Meanwhile, fraudsters are advancing their techniques, collaborating through dark web channels to develop increasingly creative and deceptive tactics – all designed to steal or acquire personal information such as login credentials. As we look ahead, a […]

After winning his last fight in June, former WBC heavyweight champion and Tuscaloosa native Deontay Wilder is taking a new step in his career. Wilder will appear in “Moses the Black,” a crime film produced by hip hop artist and entertainment mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, set to release through Fathom Entertainment at the end […]

Former Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl has weighed in on a turbulent week for the future of college athletics, issuing a strong suggestion to Congress to make the fixes they have promised to make. Amid Alabama basketball former star Charles Bediako’s controversial return to the program three years after departing for the NBA, Pearl […]

A trash bin marked “Baldwin County, Alabama” has turned up thousands of miles away on a beach in England, underscoring how far debris from the Gulf Coast can travel through global ocean currents. According to the BBC, the bin was discovered by beachcomber Ryan Stalker at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth, England, where the Alabama markings […]

As Alabama continues to grow and evolve, so too must our approach to addressing critical needs within our community. Today, our education system faces a shortage of prospective teachers, and we need to be creative and innovative in developing solutions. That is why I have introduced legislation creating the Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate (SB149), […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is condemning the decision making within the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). AHSAA’s choice last week to split up private and public schools for championship competition is just the latest move by the organization that has sparked outrage by parents and officials. Ainsworth directly called out association leadership over the […]

One year ago, President Donald J. Trump returned to the White House with a clear mandate – put America first again. Twelve months later, the results are not just talking points and campaign promises. They are showing up in paychecks, power bills, grocery aisles, and at job sites across Alabama. Here at home, lower costs […]

Governor Kay Ivey has opened the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program, inviting college students to apply for the nine-week opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government. The program, which runs from June 2 through July 31, 2026, places interns within the executive branch, where they work alongside professional staff, assist […]

The race to decide who is going to be Alabama’s next Lieutenant Governor is heating up after an unlikely endorsement from President Donald Trump — one night before candidate qualifying closed for the 2026 election cycle. Trump endorsed Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl in a post of Truth Social on Thursday. Wahl resigned as […]

Germany’s KettenWulf plans to invest $34 million in an advanced manufacturing operation in Auburn that will create 70 jobs and serve as the foundation for the company’s future growth in the U.S., Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Founded in 1925, KettenWulf is a family-owned business that recently marked a century of growth. The company specializes in high-performance […]

The shooting in Minnesota is another preventable tragedy, but the media and their Democrats continue to push for more chaos and fighting in the streets. The calls for an end to ICE or the operations in Minnesota will be ignored by most people following the story. There is no reason to interfere with police operations; […]

As the full scope of fraud continues to come to light in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working with GOP colleagues to launch a new task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs. The new watchdog group is being formed as further discoveries are being made in Minnesota […]