MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday took part in the traditional annual lighting of the official State of Alabama Christmas Tree located on the steps of the capitol. “Let this be a year you do a little bit more, and give a little bit more,” said Governor Ivey to those assembled. “Merry Christmas […]

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) raised eyebrows this week by calling the House of Representatives into session and pushing through votes on legislation that would legalize marijuana and ban private ownership of exotic animals — known as the “Tiger King” bill. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a scathing statement on Friday decrying Pelosi’s prioritization […]

A World War II veteran in Alabama was released from the hospital this week after a battle with the coronavirus. He turned 104 years old on his first day back home. Major Wooten, the veteran in question, has become something of a minor celebrity in recent years for his joyful approach to life at his […]

The State of Alabama is receiving $50.29 million from the federal government as a disbursement for energy that was produced in a federally owned area of the state. Alabama’s funds come as part of a $1.81 billion payout to 34 states announced by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt on Friday. The revenue […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Friday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is displaying no symptoms. Aderholt originally went into quarantine on November 15 after learning he had been in close contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Right after completing his 10-day quarantine period, Aderholt’s wife, Caroline, tested positive […]

Dr. David Hicks, deputy director of the Jefferson County Department of Health, appeared at a COVID-19 briefing on Friday and mentioned that he expects the first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Alabama “around December 10th.” Hicks added that the first doses of Moderna’s vaccine will arrive a week later, around December 17. […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) was named by a nonprofit as one of the best large employers in the nation for the category health and well-being in recent days. The Business Group on Health, a nonprofit association, composed of several hundred large American companies, gave BCBS of Alabama a Platinum Award for […]

Spire on Thursday announced that it is donating 50,000 reusable water bottles to students in Mobile County Public Schools. The gas utility, which operates what used to be Alagasco in the Yellowhammer State, is making the donation to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the school system. According to a release, students picked up Spire’s […]

Over the last month, there have been hopeful signs for an approved vaccine for the COVID-19 virus from different pharmaceutical companies being made available to the public.  According to President Donald Trump, a tremendous federal effort is underway to distribute and administer the vaccine. Will Alabama be ready when the time comes? State Sen. Tom […]

7. Doug Jones has no regrets U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) was beaten in the General Election by U.S. Senator-Elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and recently he appeared on CNN with Dana Bash where he was asked about some of his votes while in the U.S. Senate, such as voting to impeach President Donald Trump and […]

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On January 5, voters in Alabama’s eastern neighbor of Georgia will go to the polls to select who they want to represent them in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. Both incumbents Sens. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) and David Perdue (R-Ga.) have formidable Democrat opposition in Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, respectively. Should Democrats win both […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) on Thursday received public plaudits from President Donald J. Trump. This came after Brooks took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver his fourth speech in a series on what he considers systemic flaws in America’s elections process. The North Alabama congressman made national news this week […]

Earlier this week, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement urging public school systems around the state to resume in-person instruction over virtual learning, where possible. That goes against a trend underway in other parts of the country, where state and local officials are returning to virtual learning and shutting down aspects of the economy to […]

A new report shows Alabama has made progress in several key health and education categories over the last decade, while stark disparities in achievement remain between kids from low and high-income households. The report was published by the group VOICES for Alabama’s Children, an institution that advocates for Alabamians under 18 years of age. In […]

The United States House Republican Conference on Thursday voted to ratify Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) as the next ranking member of the House Committee on Armed Services. This comes after the House GOP Steering Committee earlier this week slated Rogers for the important post. The east Alabama congressman will serve as the top Republican on Armed […]

On Election Day, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) came up short in his bid to win reelection, losing to Republican Tommy Tuberville. Some political watchers suggest that Jones may have fared better against his GOP opponent had he not vote for President Donald Trump’s impeachment earlier this year or against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation in […]

Last week, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) stunned a lot of people by saying that he had no interest in discussions with Gov. Kay Ivey or Alabama Department of Transportation direction John Cooper after reports that local officials were considering re-upping an effort to build a new Interstate 10 bridge across Mobile Bay. One of […]

7. Trump’s latest on why Biden can’t be president President Donald Trump put out a video statement on social media, once again claiming that the General Election was rigged, and he said that “lots of bad things happened” during the election, deeming this statement “the most important speech I’ve ever made.” Trump said that the […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) recently led a group of legislators and state education officials in touring Kappler, a manufacturer of protective clothing in Guntersville. According to a release from the Alabama company, the event was organized by Ainsworth based on the suggestion of Kappler president and CEO Laura Kappler-Roberts, after she had conveyed to […]

Balch & Bingham, a Birmingham-based corporate law firm with more than 200 lawyers across the Southeast and Texas, on Wednesday announced the launch of Balch Business Boost: a new program to support businesses owned by women or entrepreneurs of color by providing free or low-cost legal services. The program leverages the considerable experience and talents […]

The Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC) this week announced its endorsement of State Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) for Alabama Senate District 26. Hatcher is running against former State Rep. John Knight (D-Montgomery) in a special Democratic primary runoff for the SD-26 seat, which was vacated upon the resignation of then-State Sen. David Burkette (D-Montgomery). […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill held a ceremony in the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, during which he gave awards to six entities that aided Alabama’s successful November 3 general election. The groups receiving the awards were the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Office of Information Technology, Alabama Power Company, the […]

At least six teens from across Alabama are set to be part of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) first class of female Eagle Scouts. The BSA opened to both genders in February 2019, and over 31,000 young women have joined the ranks of the organization since that time. The BSA is planning a ceremony […]