Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency, which includes all 67 counties and becomes effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18, on Tuesday to assist with flooding recovery efforts across the Yellowhammer State. “The significant amount of rain that has fallen across Alabama over the last few weeks has caused flooding in several […]

The Alabama Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday again considered a bill that would eliminate the Office of the State Auditor.

Charlie Strong is joining the University of Alabama Crimson Tide's coaching staff under Nick Saban.

Two scientists on the faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been named to a list of 100 inspiring black scientists in America by Cross Talk, the official blog of Cell Press, a leading publisher of cutting-edge biomedical and physical science research and reviews. Farah Lubin, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology, and Michelle Gray, […]

"In a place where Mitt happens, we need to watch our step."

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth held a press conference on Tuesday where he detailed his legislation that would speed up the appeals process for death row inmates. He was joined at the briefing by State Rep. Connie Rowe (R-Jasper) and State Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster), who will sponsor the bill in the House […]

Tuesday, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, unveiled a new TV ad critical of his opponents, former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope). The 30-second spot is critical of Byrne’s decision late in the 2016 presidential election to call for then-GOP nominee […]

In response to Michael Bloomberg’s controversial comments that resurfaced over the weekend, Republican AL-02 candidate Terri Hasdorff has invited the New York billionaire to visit farms in Alabama. The candidate said in a release, “I am appalled at how out-of-touch Mr. Bloomberg is about how much work goes into successful farming. I’m personally inviting him […]

Blue Origin officially opened its Huntsville manufacturing facility on Monday. The company will use the facility to manufacture its BE-4 rocket engines. The opening was lauded by numerous industry leaders and Alabama’s elected officials across social media platforms.

7. Bloomberg wants to buy the nomination Since announcing his 2020 Democratic presidential bid, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been spending money on his campaign like crazy, already spending $188 million; new polls show that it is working. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has spent $50 million, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) […]

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) is making news once again: “You need to get medical proof of what they really are: a boy or a girl."

State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) is out with a second television ad in his Republican bid for Alabama's First Congressional District seat...

The University of Alabama Dance Marathon (UADM) announced Monday that it raised $307,843.20 for Children’s of Alabama during its most recent fundraiser, which takes place annually. The total raised was presented during the organization’s recent BAMAthon event, the organization’s 13.1-hour dance marathon. Over the course of nine years at the University of Alabama, more than $1.6 […]

The political arm of the Alabama Association of Realtors on Monday announced its endorsement of candidates for Alabama's upcoming March 3 primary elections.

A news outlet shared a truncated clip from a 2019 speech by Tommy Tuberville that makes it seem like the U.S. Senate candidate blamed President Trump...

Current Alabama law requires government entities in Alabama to advertise and pay for legal notices, legislation, constitutional amendments, voter rolls and other public matters in the local print media outlets.

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Greg Shaw on Monday released the first television ad in his reelection bid to Place 1 on the court.

Bill Hightower’s campaign for Congress released two new ads on Monday that play up the candidate’s conservative values. One is a 30-second television spot and the other is a one-minute radio spot. Both ads begin by asserting Hightower’s strong commitment to the sanctity of life, which the candidate believes begins at birth.

State Representative Matt Fridy’s (R-Montevallo) campaign for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released an ad Monday that shows Alabama citizens vouching for the candidates’ character and legal abilities. In the closing moments, the ad also features a clever turn of phrase, “Vote Fridy on Tuesday,” that the campaign hopes will stick with viewers. The […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth on Tuesday will unveil legislation to shorten the appeals process and expedite the death penalty for individuals...

Whether he is in second or third is up for debate, but U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) is the first candidate to go on the attack in his own name in the 2020 U.S. Senate race

Under the leadership of Mayor Steven L. Reed, specialized parking meters were installed last week in downtown Montgomery to provide a quick way to...

Dr. Cathy J. Randall, chairman of the board of Pettus Randall Holdings, LLC, is now serving as a board member for The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham.

With Alabama’s U.S. Senate Republican primary headed into the home stretch, the field’s three front-runners are beginning to mix it up among one another. The first significant shot came from U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope), who on Saturday went up on air with an ad attacking both his leading opponents: former U.S. Attorney General Jeff […]