WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats’ embrace of radical socialism is almost complete. The combination of socialism and Trump Derangement Syndrome has caused many Democrats to completely go off the rails. Case in point is Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) behavior on the steps of the Supreme Court building as the high court takes up a […]

The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division was both enjoying the spotlight and working behind the curtains during last week’s 50th Bassmaster Classic weigh-in at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC). The Classic, with Academy Sports + Outdoors as its title sponsor, pitted the world’s best bass anglers on one of the nation’s top bass […]

In a press conference Friday afternoon Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in Alabama due to the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The governor also canceled school for two and a half weeks, starting at the end of the day on Wednesday, March 18. Following Ivey speaking at the press conference, Alabama […]

Today, as Alabama addresses its first case of COVID-19, our state is thankful to have had ample time to prepare. The announcement comes on the heels of yesterday’s report from the Alabama legislature to quickly approve a supplemental appropriation bill which provides $5 million to the Alabama Department of Public Health for coronavirus preparedness and […]

As veterans of America’s armed forces, we know and revere the qualities of courage, honor and integrity. There is no doubt that Jeff Sessions is a man of integrity who has served America with honor and distinction. For 10 years, Mr. Sessions served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of […]

The University of Alabama Athletics Department on Friday announced that the Crimson Tide’s spring football practice has been suspended “until further notice.” The program’s spring practice was scheduled to begin on Friday. More information was not immediately released from UA. Additionally, Auburn University on Thursday announced the postponement of its football spring practice, which was […]

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch, City Council President Virginia Smith and Councilman Phil Black jointly announced Friday that they plan to seek reelection in municipal elections, which are set to take place on August 25, 2020. Welch, who has served as Mountain Brook’s mayor since November 2016, said in a press release it would be […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday evening passed an 86-page bill that would legalize medical cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana, in the state. However, passage in the upper chamber was not a simple process, just as the legislation itself is complex and laden with little-known details. The Senate ultimately passed SB 165 as substituted on […]

The Yellowhammer State has its first confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Friday, and it is important that all Alabamians have access to correct information from experts and authorities on the disease. At a press conference, Dr. Scott Harris, the head of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), reiterated best practices and warned […]

The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) political arm endorsed Jeff Sessions’ 2020 campaign for the U.S. Senate on Friday, with just over two weeks to go before his Republican primary runoff against Tommy Tuberville. The chair of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) told Sessions he received the endorsement, “Based on your strong leadership […]

DrunkAubie is back after being down with a sickness (not actually confirmed coronavirus) to talk shooty hoops, The Bachelor finale (hopefully), Auburn stick ball and more! Unfortunately, the coronavirus has ended everything so most of what gets talked about is irrelevant now because this was recorded right before everything got canceled. Thanks, coronavirus.

After the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning confirmed the first coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Secretary of State John H. Merrill issued an update on the upcoming March 31 runoff election. Merrill expressed his confidence in the ability of the ADPH to monitor the potential spread of the virus and […]

MONTGOMERY — One of the long-rumored sites eyed by Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for a resort-type casino gaming facility has been northeastern Alabama — near Bridgeport along U.S. Highway 72 near the Alabama-Tennessee state line. The site, however, is not recognized as tribal land and would require action by Alabama’s state government to […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday morning that an Alabamian has a confirmed case of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual is a resident of Montgomery County who recently traveled out of state, per ADPH. Governor Kay Ivey also confirmed the case in a statement:

MONTGOMERY – With the forms set to hit mailboxes in the coming days, the leaders of Alabama’s state government joined together Thursday to inform all Alabamians about the importance of responding to the U.S. Census. “Today the marks the beginning of a period of time that will decide the future of our state for the […]

7. Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sessions Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has received the endorsement for U.S. Senate from the Alabama Forestry Association as the runoff between Sessions and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville gets closer. AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson said Sessions “served the people of Alabama in this seat for […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A medical marijuana bill cleared its first floor vote Thursday in the Alabama legislature as advocates hope to make headway after years of setbacks. The Alabama Senate voted 22-10 for the bill by Republican Sen. Tim Melson after five hours of debate. The legislation now moves to the Alabama House of […]

As he warned about the coronavirus likely hitting Alabama in the coming days, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris recommended Alabamians do not gather in groups of 500 or more people to help stop the potential spread of the disease. “We currently do not have any cases of COVID-19 in our state,” said Harris, […]

The University of Alabama System announced Thursday that its three campuses will be transitioning to online cases due to COVID-19. The system published an updated interim emergency policy regarding the coronavirus. “Based on recent developments, discussions with leadership on our campuses and with other institutions, and advice of the University of Alabama System Task Force, […]

I say this as a pro-choice conservative Alabama talk show host: American politics is far too obsessed with abortion. I personally believe that abortion should be barely-legal and super-rare. But the media and their Democrats’ obsession with this issue can not be satiated. It must be discussed at all times. It appears that if you […]

Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday afternoon released the latest video ad in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Tuberville, who was endorsed by President Donald J. Trump this week, is running in Alabama’s Republican primary runoff against former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. That endorsement, as well as Sessions’ tenure […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama on Thursday issued a release regarding COVID-19. The release stressed that BCBS of Alabama “cares first and foremost about the health and well-being of our customers” and assured that the company “will continue to meet the needs of groups, members and providers with the sustained spread of a […]

My father was a hero. First Sergeant Charles Tuberville landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, and he drove a tank through the streets of a newly-liberated Paris, France. Along the way, he earned a Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge and five Bronze Star medals for valor. Dad was still on active duty […]

The Alabama State Port Authority announced on Thursday that the largest bulk carrier to ever call on the Port of Mobile loaded over 133,000 short tons of metallurgical grade coal at its McDuffie Coal Terminal. The Newcastle Max class bulk carrier, “MARAN COURAGE,” reportedly measures 984.2 feet (300 meters) in length overall and has a […]