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).

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne voted against the coronavirus response bill, while U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was recorded as not voting. All other members...

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 […]

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 and Auburn University have both suspended their spring football practices "until further notice."

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 […]

The Alabama Senate on Thursday evening passed an 86-page bill that would legalize medical cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana, in the state.

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...

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 confirmed the first coronavirus case in the state, Secretary of State John Merrill issued an update...

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 individual with coronavirus is a resident of Montgomery County who recently traveled out of state per ADPH.

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 […]

The bill passed with a 29-0 vote to provide $5 million to the Alabama Department of Health to combat the coronavirus and the Alabama House approved the bill quickly to send it to Governor Kay Ivey.

A medical marijuana bill cleared its first floor vote Thursday in the Alabama Legislature as advocates hope to make headway after years of setbacks.

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, […]