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Montgomery mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures

Democrat nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, Shomari Figures, received the endorsement of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed at a press conference on Wednesday. Speaking from...

Aderholt, Moore blast ‘election interference’ by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith

U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt and Barry Moore are condemning the revised indictment by Special Counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump. In response...

Britt on Harris border wall flip-flop: ‘I think she may put on a MAGA hat in her next ad’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris for changing her position on illegal immigration. Earlier this week, Axios reported that...

New leadership elected by association representing Alabama county governments

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama announced its 2024-2025 officers and Board of Directors. The statewide association, representing Alabama’s 67 county governments, confirmed...

Trussville, Fultondale voters say ‘No’ to property tax increases

Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to...

Speaker Ledbetter shares journey from Sand Mountain to the Statehouse with Fred Hunter

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter recently joined renowned broadcaster and storyteller Fred Hunter for a detailed discussion on his DeKalb County beginnings...

Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith forces runoff, John Meredith reelected

Huntsville City Councilman John Meredith will continue to represent Huntsville’s District 5 residents while District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith will be in a runoff...

Jim Zeigler: The imperative of adequate election security funding

We are all-too familiar with federal spending of our tax dollars that can be unnecessary and wasteful. There are basic areas of federal spending...

Lt. Governor Ainsworth praises Birmingham’s economic progress, outlines vision for future growth

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of...

Rep. Aderholt talks federal appropriations and local partnerships at ALM luncheon

While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM)...

John Wahl: In Defense of Our Republic

In recent years, a growing debate has emerged regarding whether our country was founded as a republic or a democracy. When asked about the...

‘Mac is back’ – McCutcheon announces campaign for Madison County Commission Chairman

Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he's running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in...

Greg Reed: Kamala’s open border policies driving Americans to states like Alabama – ‘No wonder’

Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed is no fan of Democrat presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. This time, Sen. Reed highlighted California's "Dream for...

‘Fight!’ – Steve Marshall’s one-word response after the left-wing terrorist who tried to bomb his office pleaded guilty

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall had a one word response to news that the man who was suspected of trying to bomb his office...

Rep. Jerry Carl: Our world is not safe with Biden and Harris in office

During their three and a half years in the White House, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have consistently made the world a less safe...

Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announces resignation from office

Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced his resignation from office effective November 1, 2024 in an emotional speech following a meeting of the city council....

Anthony Lowery appointed by Governor Ivey to serve as Baldwin County Sheriff

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Anthony Lowery as the new Baldwin County Sheriff. Lowery, currently the chief deputy in the Baldwin...

Bruce Pearl accuses Democrats of hypocrisy after Kennedy endorses Trump

The presidential election took an unexpected turn late last week when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his decision to withdraw from the ballot in...

Governor Ivey reports Alabama infrastructure projects on track, growth continues during Athens Chamber event

Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics...

Tuberville slams Walz over bogus military service, coaching career claims

Democrat nominee for vice presidential Tim Walz is under fire for misleading claims about his military service and coaching history. The Minnesota governor has...

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Price gouging, inflation and the illusion of price controls

The Harris campaign’s economic plan includes a national law against price gouging and excessive profits in the grocery industry. Are grocery stores gouging consumers...

Steve Flowers: Tommy Battle reelected to fifth term as Mayor of Huntsville unopposed

Over the years, it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that...

Left-wing extremist bomber of Alabama AG office pleads guilty

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General's Office in...

Alabama’s U.S. Senators react to Shomari Figures’ DNC debut: ‘Just another swamp creature’

Alabama's Democratic nominee for the state's Second Congressional District got to speak on the national stage Thursday night, promoting criticism from Alabama's two U.S....