Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) this week joined a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) after she and House Democrats recently adopted measures allowing members to cast “proxy” votes on behalf of one of their colleagues during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Byrne said he believes that all votes in the House should happen in […]

For congressional Democrats, the coronavirus pandemic has offered them an opportunity to promote a long-sought change to voting procedures, which is a vote-by-mail system. Under a Democrat proposal, registered voters would be sent a ballot by mail with return postage, which differs from the absentee ballot process currently in place in Alabama, which requires those […]

Sessions slammed Tuberville for having a losing record his last two football seasons and refusing to debate after Tuberville declared himself in the lead and therefore had no need to engage in a debate with the Senator

This year, during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Memorial Day provided an even more unique opportunity to reflect upon what makes our nation great and the shared values we hold as a people. Though our celebrations may have been scaled down, the greatness of our country is, in many ways, more apparent in challenging […]

Established in 1970, Alabama-based Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration this year with a splash.

It looks like U.S. Representative Mo Brooks and the Alabama Farmers Federation will not be making nice any time soon after Brooks once again criticized...

The fewer than 300 miles between Mobile and Oxford will become familiar territory for fans of the University of South Alabama Jaguars and the Ole Miss Rebels later this decade. The two schools have reached an agreement for their football teams to play a home-and-home series in 2028 and 2029, according to a release from […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) filed a statement of interest Monday that says Alabama’s rules requiring witnesses to validate an absentee ballot submission do not violate the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit in question is between private plaintiffs and Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill. Plaintiffs are arguing that Merrill and the State of […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that she has awarded nearly $5.1 million in grants to ensure more Alabamians have access to high-speed internet services.

President Donald Trump held a ceremony honoring the class of 2020, and it included one man who recently graduated from Calhoun Community College in North Alabama. Jeffrey Neill, 46, earned an associate degree in industrial maintenance from Calhoun that will allow him to advance his career at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Huntsville where […]

The City of Birmingham is letting its mandatory mask ordinance expire on May 29 at midnight, according to a statement from Mayor Randall Woodfin. Mask wearing became required in Birmingham on May 1, when the rule went into effect, and Woodfin believes “[t]he ordinance raised the level of awareness to the importance of wearing a […]

Collegiate Baseball announced its three All-America teams, with the University of Alabama landing one player each on the first and second teams and...

Supporters of the UAH men's hockey program have launched a fundraising effort to attempt to save the program from being discontinued by the university.

Country music legend Alan Jackson will be performing two drive-in shows in Alabama next month where concert-goers will remain in spaces designated for their vehicle, similar to old-fashioned drive-in movie theaters. Jackson will perform in Cullman on June 5 and Fairhope on June 6. Tickets begin at $99.99 and go on sale May 27. Members […]

7. Trump wants full attendance at GOP convention President Donald Trump has said that if North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) doesn’t allow “full attendance” for the Republican National Convention, those planning the convention will be “reluctantly forced” to find a new location.  Currently, the GOP convention is set to be held in Charlotte on […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced a partnership with the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC). Approved online programs include the UAH Bachelor of Arts or Science in Professional Studies (BPS) with concentrations in Organizational Studies or Leadership Strategies and Dynamics. The AU-ABC was created to help enlisted Airmen pursue advanced education […]

The coronavirus crisis has brought unimagined challenges, but businesses across Alabama have answered the call to help health care workers and their communities through these difficult times. Alabama businesses, from large-scale manufacturers to small family-owned enterprises, have shown a willingness to go the extra mile to provide assistance during this unprecedented public health emergency. As […]

One Alabama high school is using social media to make every day Memorial Day. The Auburn High School Veterans Project uses its popular Facebook Page to highlight a Vietnam War veteran from Alabama every day – either on that service member’s birthday or on the day of their death. History teacher and the program’s director Blake Busbin said the Veterans […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says he hopes churches in his city remain closed for the near future to protect against the transmission of coronavirus.

A petition is already garnering strong support after the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it was ending its men's hockey program.

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban stressed the importance of social distancing, sanitation and wearing masks, suggesting the upcoming...

The recent flare-up of the saga of President Donald Trump’s disdain for his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, continued in an interview with Sinclair Broadcasting’s Sharyl Attkisson that aired on Sunday. What began as a Twitter spat on Friday night and extended into Saturday between Trump and Sessions, who faces former Auburn head football coach […]

This Memorial Day comes at an unprecedented time for our country. Americans for several weeks have dealt with the harsh reality of having to face major challenges accompanied by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At a time when the American people are suffering devastating loss and experiencing hardships, it is vital to remain united, hopeful, and […]

It will be a different kind of Memorial Day for those who want to honor the men and women who died while defending the nation. With the COVID-19 pandemic still threatening, and the health risks of holding large gatherings continuing, many Memorial Day observances and ceremonies across the state have been canceled or postponed. The […]