Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz said the Madison Street Tower will add five additional floors and 100 patient rooms. “In 2008, the Madison Street Tower was created with expansion in mind. This project, we’ll add five floors of patient care space on top of what you know is the emergency department,” said Samz. […]

Kelvin Datcher will become the next State Representative for Alabama House District 52 after securing victory in a Democratic runoff election on Tuesday. Republican candidate Carlos Crum officially withdrew from the race. The seat was vacated by former longtime State Rep. John Rogers, currently on trial for wire and mail fraud related to a kickback […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Wednesday morning that he has managed to secure more than $915,000 in federal funding for local fire departments in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional district, which includes Lee, Talladega, Calhoun and Russell Counties. Rogers (R-Saks) said the funding will help increase the level of safety for both first responders and the communities […]

For the eleventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UAB Hospital as the best in Alabama. With over 50 years of expertise, the medical institution has provided invaluable services to millions, from delivering babies to treating aggressive cancers – UAB has done it all. In 2023 alone, the hospital had nearly 2 […]

Earlier today, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and the attorneys general of 21 other states urged the U.S. Senate to join the U.S. House and immediately support the Safeguard American Voter and Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt rallied delegates and supporters at the 2024 Republican National Convention, calling for a change in the nation’s direction, and once again endorsing former President Donald Trump as the candidate to lead that change. Speaking to parents across America, Britt (R-Montgomery) used strong language to highlight the challenges of raising a family […]

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) is thankfully on the mend as of Monday afternoon after being struck by a car outside an Alabaster grocery store on Friday. She announced that she will be able to make a quick trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as an Alabama delegate to the Republican National Convention, despite not making the […]

Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) shared his support for a new Alabama law exempting troops from state income tax while deployed or mobilized. This year, the Alabama Legislature passed 10 pro-military bills addressing several policy areas to further solidify Alabama’s status as one of the most […]

Social media erupted after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon. Many athletes and celebrities expressed their support for Trump following the incident. One notable figure who spoke out strongly was Marlon Humphrey, a former standout football player at Hoover High School, the University of Alabama, and currently, the […]

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, political forecasters say the landscape headed into the November 2024 general election has shifted dramatically — and polling will soon reflect those changes. “The bulk of voters who will determine this election usually aren’t tuned in 113 days out. They […]

An assassination attempt was carried out against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting is currently being investigated. Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out. […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt was announced as a speaker at next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Britt topped the official list alongside a cavalcade of incumbent U.S. Senators including Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Tim Scott (R-FL), as well as potential Trump vice presidential nominees U.S. Senators JD Vance (R-OH), Marco […]

A team of 350 Alabama Power linemen and support personnel, as well as 300 contractors, have worked around the clock this week to help restore power for customers in the Houston, Texas, area ravaged by Hurricane Beryl. And residents there have been just as diligent in expressing their appreciation – in person, on makeshift signs, in phone […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey held a bill signing ceremony, marking the successful enactment of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package. The package, recommended by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s Military Stability Commission, positions Alabama’s defense communities for further growth, and provides tangible quality of life improvements for Alabama military members, veterans, and their families. Since being […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) issued a strong statement after President Biden’s disastrous Thursday night press conference, forecasting that whoever the Democrats back as their party’s nominee, “the policies will be the same, and likely worse…” “While President Biden’s press conference may not have answered all questions about his capability to continue his campaign for reelection, […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently announced $3.9 million in state funding was awarded to cities and counties for various statewide road and bridge projects in the latest round of Rebuild Alabama funding. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, who represents DeKalb County, applauded that $450,000 of those funds will go toward the resurfacing of CR-89 from […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers gathered for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation capping property tax increases passed earlier this year. The new law will cap the amount that property taxes can increase every year after reappraisals. The law establishes a maximum annual increase of 7%.  “This law will help people keep […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s legislation protecting Americans’ access to quality poison control centers passed the U.S. Senate unanimously Thursday evening. The Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 specifically reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029. According to Tuberville (R-Auburn), the law will continue to provide lifesaving care to millions of families […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance has announced that Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth will be its guest speaker at the organization’s August luncheon. “Our Chamber gatherings focus on providing our business community with direct access to influential leaders from across the city. BBA’s luncheons provide a platform for Birmingham businesses to engage in conversations that matter, make […]

Thursday afternoon, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of a Montgomery County man on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. Terrell Bailey, 27, of Montgomery, was arrested today by Special Agents of the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the United States Marshals […]

For many consumers already facing inflation, everyday life has become more expensive thanks to a new rule from the Biden Administration enacted to meet its liberal climate agenda. In particular, the new mandate being enforced by the U.S. Department of Energy limits the ability of Americans to buy and operate a functional and cost efficient […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring this upcoming Saturday July 13, 2024 as “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” to celebrate Alabama producers, retailers, farmers and consumers. Sweet Grown Alabama enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama grown foods and other agricultural products. Their database makes it easier for consumers […]

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will become the “Official Airline of the SEC” beginning July 1. This partnership is part of a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement. As part of the deal, Southwest has established new routes and additional services surrounding several “SEC-centric showdowns,” including USC vs. LSU in the Vegas Kickoff Classic, Alabama at […]

The Republican National Committee has released its 2024 platform, now just months away from the November election. In the new plan of action are several tenets meant to restore “common sense” in both politics and policy. It marks the first time that the party has strongly and succinctly revised its public mission since 2016. “For […]