There’s a movement afoot in Democratic Party ranks around the country to allow for voting by mail given the coronavirus pandemic. For critics, it has been seen as Democrats using a crisis to score a political advantage. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is not opposed to the vote-by-mail movement. However, he argues early voting […]

As Alabama is awaiting direction from state officials on the specifics of reopening Alabama’s economy amid the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been rumblings about the lack of details coming out of Montgomery. One of the first to step out and be openly critical of Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Scott […]

Despite the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virus, many Alabamians are still working hard, delivering mail, ringing up grocery orders, protecting citizens and fighting fires. Despite the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virus, many Alabamians are still working hard, delivering mail, ringing up grocery orders, protecting citizens and fighting fires.

MOBILE, Alabama – A South Alabama printing company is helping frontline healthcare workers at home and across the U.S. fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile-based Calagaz Printing Inc. had produced about 153,000 protective face shields as of Wednesday, the result of collaborating with local hospitals and shifting its operations to meet a crucial need. Production is continuing on […]

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the government has used powers that have put restrictions on rights, especially on the state level. That has not gone unnoticed by State Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison). During an appearance on Friday’s broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” Ball said he suspected life in this phase […]

As we approach the end of the month, the current directives and public health orders established to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will begin to change in some form. We must continue to follow all the regulations that are put in place. These orders prioritize the health and safety of all Alabamians and are an […]

Even though the federal government has the spigots wide open in attempting to pump money into the American economy as it was forced to shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that assistance is not getting into the hands of the people that need it. That is a chronic complaint of business from one […]

Soon after establishing the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) in Washington, D.C., stopped accepting applications. More than 60,000 people had applied for the one-time aid of $500. The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association (ARHA) offered a similar $300 grant to workers who have lost their jobs, but closed applications “due to overwhelming response.” Likewise, the James Beard […]

Former University of Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts on Friday was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 53rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hurts, who played his final college season at the University of Oklahoma as a graduate transfer, said […]

The Yellowhammer State is now five days away from the expiration of Governor Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order. Neighboring states Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi have all either started the reopening process or have outlined their plans for doing so. “We’ve hurt the economy enough.” Appearing on The Dale Jackson Show on Friday morning, State Sen. Arthur […]

Many of you have lamented to me that it appears that all or most of our state political leaders are older folks. On first glance, that appears to be true. However, on a deeper observation, we have some extremely talented younger stars on the horizon. In fact, they are already in the ring and making […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently donated thousands of masks across North Alabama. The rocket builder was recognized by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and some of the state’s elected leaders, for its efforts. ULA powers many of the country’s most critical national security space missions using rockets built at its 1.6 million square foot […]

The iRacing eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series continues Sunday with a visit to virtual Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports joined forces last month to create the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series after social distancing guidelines forced NASCAR to suspend its schedule. NASCAR drivers and dignitaries such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer have been competing every Sunday using […]

The federal program designed to provide small businesses with relief during the COVID-19 crisis kicks back into gear on Monday. Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), eligible small businesses may receive relief funds through government-backed loans from banks and credit unions. PPP is administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA). PPP ran out of funding […]

While I and my family have been blessed during the COVID-19 pandemic with basically no ill effects, the virus robbed me of the chance to say farewell to one of the people most influential in my career covering the outdoors in Alabama. Robert Lee Rivenbark of Fairhope did not succumb to the coronavirus. He lost […]

A Montgomery-based manufacturer that supplies auto parts has donated 12,000 face masks to two in-state healthcare providers. Mobis Alabama is giving 10,000 masks to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency and 2,000 to the East Alabama Medical Center. Mobis was incorporated in 2002 and supplies parts to the Hyundai plant in Montgomery, as well as […]

Several companies that sell auto insurance in Alabama have decided to return a portion of their customer’s premiums in light of changing consumer behavior during the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday morning that over $100 million has been returned to Alabamians so far, and she encouraged the remaining insurance companies to follow suit. […]

We are a long way from knowing what the grand tally for Alabama will be because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is sure to be a sizeable one from both a health and economic standpoint when it is all said and done. Despite those unknown and “unexpected” elements about which many are concerned, State Sen. […]

The state of Alabama had a big night Thursday during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Four players from the University of Alabama heard their names called, beginning with star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins. […]

7. Investigations are about to start up again The U.S. House of Representatives has decided that U.S. Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) will chair a new committee that’s going to oversee all federal government responses to the coronavirus in a 212-182 vote.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said that the committee will mainly focus on where […]

This time next week, doors across the state could begin opening, with many Alabamians clocking hours for the first time in weeks. The Yellowhammer State is now six days away from the expiration of Governor Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order. Ivey has now heard from countless business leaders, elected officials and medical professionals, and many are […]

The Gadsden Times is reporting that Goodyear Tire intends to close its manufacturing plant in Gadsden, a move that must be approved by the local union. “Goodyear can confirm that we have reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers to permanently close our Gadsden, Alabama, manufacturing facility.” Goodyear spokesperson Melissa Monaco told the Times. […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure on Thursday that will provide more funding for the depleted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Originally a $350 billion piece of the federal coronavirus relief package, known as the CARES Act, PPP aimed to bolster the nation’s small businesses suffering under the coronavirus shutdown. The first round of […]

Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Tagovailoa, one of the most popular players to suit up for the Crimson Tide in the Nick Saban era, learned about the news sitting alongside members of his family, […]