7. Michael Cohen wants to send prisoners home Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney who is serving a three-year sentence for bank and tax fraud, has been sharing a petition to release prisoners and place them under house arrest amid the coronavirus outbreak, but the petition only applies to federal non-violent offenders.  The […]

Wind Creek Hospitality on Sunday announced that its Alabama facilities will be closed until March 30 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading across the state and the nation. Wind Creek the day before had announced it would close the facilities for one day to be deep cleaned, with the plan of reopening on Monday. However, […]

A Sunday evening release from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill’s office called for the upcoming March 31 primary runoff to be postponed, however it is still up in the air whether that will — or actually can — happen. The release outlined that following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state and […]

Time is of the essence in tackling the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world, the United States and now Alabama. There have been over a dozen identified cases of coronavirus in six Alabama counties. Our prayers are with those affected, their families and the healthcare professionals caring for them. We must act now to prevent […]

Bernie Sanders’ pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination continues to bring popular attention to socialism. Polls continue to reveal socialism’s considerable appeal to many Americans. Opponents of socialism often offer up the horrors of 20th Century Communism as a rebuttal. Is this history relevant today? Received wisdom holds that young Americans know no history. So […]

As Alabama — and much of the world — deals with the coronavirus, New York Times best-selling author and internationally acclaimed speaker Andy Andrews has shared some powerful words of hope and encouragement. An Alabama native, Andrews is known as a world-class storyteller, which he displayed last year at Yellowhammer Multimedia’s 2019 Women of Impact […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Will President Donald Trump be able to do anything right with the coronavirus in the eyes of the media? — Will life shut down in Alabama over the coronavirus? — How […]

MOBILE — With 15 days to go until Republicans in Alabama’s First Congressional District head to the polls to select their preference for the GOP nod in November’s U.S. congressional general election, former State Sen. Bill Hightower is in a neck-and-neck race with Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl. Each candidate has sought to present themselves […]

You couldn’t blame B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin if he lobbied to make Birmingham the permanent host of its flagship event – the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. Personally, Akin would be very comfortable with that move. “I would love that,” the Homewood resident said. “I could stay in my own bed […]

MOBILE — One of the trends in U.S. politics that is hard to miss is an embrace of socialism as an acceptable model for the American system. Democratic politicians like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have gained popularity off of the promotion of socialism as a viable system. During a one-on-one […]

Project Horseshoe Farm recently received a grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to expand its services to Uniontown. The grant will be used to provide community health, education and social support to more residents in Perry County. “We are grateful to have been able to work with our community to make a positive impact here in Greensboro and […]

Endeavor, a global entrepreneurship nonprofit, is expanding in Birmingham, announcing plans to select and support more growth-stage founders and a new program called ScaleUp Birmingham to accelerate the path to Endeavor for the city’s fastest-growing startups. Endeavor’s efforts will be supported by Alabama Power, Alabama Small Business Capital and a new advisory board that includes founders who have successfully scaled […]

Communication is much easier when you speak the same language. But for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers around the globe, the digital “language” of product data varies from company to company — causing error and inefficiency to the tune of $181 billion, according to an Auburn University study. Auburn researchers have a simple idea: Let’s all use a […]

Last week, Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville received President Donald Trump’s “Complete and Total” endorsement in the race for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat up this November, which was viewed by many to be a shot in the arm for Tuberville’s effort. Some attributed Trump’s endorsement to Tuberville’s opponent, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ […]

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has a least one outspoken ally in his quest to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama — conservative commentator Ann Coulter. Coulter, the author of “Resistance Is Futile!: How the Trump-Hating Left Lost Its Collective Mind,” explained during an interview with Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Friday […]

Alabama Power is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is prepared to maintain reliable electric service. “Safety First is a core value of Alabama Power. We are focused on the safety and well-being of our employees and customers, while ensuring there is no impact to reliable service,” said Mark Crosswhite, Alabama Power CEO. “Our […]

Graduate students from Auburn University’s Landscape Architecture program were in Tallassee recently to help produce a new vision for the local landscape. Led by Rob Holmes, Auburn University assistant professor of landscape architecture, the students met with Tallassee Mayor John Hammock, Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Executive Director Greg Clark and Alabama Power employees. They discussed the history of Tallassee, issues […]

Talladega Superspeedway was recently honored by NASCAR with the 2019 Track Marketing & Communications Award for the promotional efforts conducted throughout the 2019 season of the $50-million Transformation Infield Project presented by Graybar, along with the celebration of the historic track’s 50th anniversary. The recipients of the track and NASCAR team awards, which were voted on by a panel of judges […]

The Proton International at University of Alabama at Birmingham facility treated its first patient with proton therapy Wednesday, March 11. “We celebrate this first of many patients who will be treated at UAB with this advanced technology,” said Will Ferniany, Ph.D., CEO of the UAB Health System. “With this technology, we will improve the quality of life for […]

MONTGOMERY — One of the hot-button topics being debated in the Alabama legislature this year is how to modernize the state’s concealed carry firearm permitting process. Under current law, the individual 67 sheriffs in Alabama are responsible for issuing those permits however they see fit, which according to some lends itself to confusion and in […]

As our country moves forward with addressing the challenges associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is incumbent upon my office to provide the people of Alabama’s Second Congressional District with the most recent information surrounding COVID-19. Government agencies at the state and federal levels are working hard to ensure Americans are receiving this information. […]

Starting 8:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, March 14, Alabamians have a central place to call with questions about being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). The new helpline number from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is 1-888-264-2256. The number is primarily for Alabamians who do not have a healthcare provider to call.

The U.S. House on Friday evening passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in a 363-40 vote. In a tweet on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump praised Democrats and Republicans for coming together to pass the important legislation in a resoundingly bipartisan manner. Good teamwork between Republicans & Democrats as the House passes the big […]

The 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic, which was held for the 13th time in Alabama, shattered previous attendance records, B.A.S.S. officials announced Friday. According to a press release, “The total Classic Week attendance of 122,814 was recorded at a variety of activities across Alabama, including the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in Birmingham, daily […]