7. 48 schools in Alabama have closed over recent years Over the last six years, 48 school buildings in Alabama have closed while more virtual and charter schools continue to open every year. In looking at the numbers across the state more closely, there seems to be a nearly even trade from when a public […]

Since day one in office, President Biden and his administration have been at war with American energy. Less than a year into his presidency, we are already feeling the negative effects of his policies at the pump, on our heating bills, and on the prices of virtually all consumer goods. As we rebound from the […]

Over the weekend, The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Bender reported Alabama GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Lynda Blanchard, formerly the U.S. ambassador to Slovenia, was lobbying former President Donald Trump to endorse her in a potential bid for Alabama governor against incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey. According to the report, Trump, who has endorsed Blanchard’s opponent, U.S. […]

U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt on Monday announced that her campaign had begun accepting cryptocurrency contributions. Britt’s supporters now have the option of contributing various forms of cryptocurrency to her campaign through payment service provider BitPay. According to the announcement, BitPay presently accepts payments in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Wrapped Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin and five […]

It was a matter of time, but Club for Growth has entered the fray for Alabama U.S. Senate up for grabs in 2022. Club for Growth Action, the federal super PAC associated with the Washington, D.C.- based Club for Growth, who has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), has fired its first salvo at former […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Monday announced additional endorsements of lawmakers seeking reelection to the state legislature. The 350,000-member agriculture advocacy organization utilizes its political action committee, FarmPAC, in announcing its endorsements of candidates seeking public office. The following candidates now officially hold an endorsement from FarmPAC: State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) State Rep. […]

7. Chaos at a Christmas parade in Wisconsin Five are dead and dozens are injured after a red SUV crashed through a barricade and careened into people marching in a parade and spectators who were watching a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. A person of interest is in custody, but the motive for the incident […]

Last week, a handful of Alabama media outlets revealed an effort by former House Speaker Mike Hubbard to secure his release from prison for a 2016 conviction on ethics charges by using the legislative process during the prison special session earlier this year. However, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) said he was unaware his predecessor […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Is Tim James ready to enter the race for governor? — Where did the 6,000 kids missing from Alabama’s schools go, and will they ever come back? — Will former Speaker Mike Hubbard get out […]

Senate Bill 9, passed by the Alabama Legislature earlier this year, prohibits companies from firing an employee for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccination should that employee claim a medical or religious exemption. However, those companies can challenge the exemption, which under SB9 tasks the Alabama Department of Labor with assigning an administrative law judge […]

President Joe Biden’s popularity is suffering nationwide but that trend is especially true in Alabama, as well. That sentiment was reflected earlier this month in elections in Virginia and New Jersey, and Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth vows to continue the pushback here in Alabama. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Ainsworth criticized […]

Earlier in the school year, some of Alabama’s school systems felt the crunch of the supply chain disruptions, including Dothan and Alexander City school systems. Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate told Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show” that he had sought guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary […]

Governor John Patterson, who passed away earlier this year at 99, shared a funny story that occurred during the opening days of his administration. He entered the governor’s office in January 1959 as the clean government, strict law enforcement governor. He followed Big Jim Folsom’s second administration, which had been less than perfect when it […]

The Alabama Legislature this month passed two bills addressing issues relating to COVID-19 vaccination which were signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. One piece of legislation dealt with parental rights concerning students receiving the vaccine at schools. Senate Bill 15, authored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), disallows a student minor from receiving a […]

The opioid epidemic has left a trail of death and destruction as it has metastasized throughout virtually every corner of the United States, discriminating against no one in its quest for absolute devastation of families and communities nationwide. While Alabama is certainly not alone in its battle against the deadly catastrophe, it has emerged as […]

On Friday, a Wisconsin jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on charges in the fatal shooting of two people during rioting last year in Kenosha, Wis. While many celebrated the verdict as a victory for self-defense, not everyone took the news well, including State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham). Immediately after the verdict was read, Givan […]

Netflix’s “Tiger King” enthralled American audiences last year as the documentary series gave a glimpse into the life of former big cat zookeeper and convicted felon Joe Maldonado-Passage, better known as “Joe Exotic.” The streaming platform earlier this week unveiled “Tiger King 2,” offering an update on the events that occurred following the series’ first […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Democrat-sponsored “Build Back Better Act” by a vote of 220-213. Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation voted against the $1.75 trllion social and climate spending package by a margin of 6-1, with the lone vote in favor of the bill coming from U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham). According […]

7. NFL is bringing back mask mandate For players and employees within the NFL, no matter what their vaccination status is, individuals will be required to wear a mask indoors starting next week. There will also be new mandatory testing for everyone on November 29 and December 1. The NFL has claimed that this move […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has solidified her standing as being one of the nation’s most popular governors, according to recent polling. Polling conducted by Morning Consult showed that 62% of registered Alabama voters approve of Ivey’s job performance, placing her as the nation’s eighth most popular governor. The poll began July 21 and ran through October […]

7. QAnon Shaman sentenced The most easily recognizable U.S. Capitol riot participant, Jacob Chansley, received a prison sentence of 51 months (10 that he has already served) for his role in the January 6 chaos. Chansley was seen in the U.S. Senate chamber and left a note for Vice President Mike Pence that read, “It’s […]

Every Republican member of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted against the Democrats’ $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week on a largely partisan basis by a 228-206 margin. The bill, which had previously passed the U.S. Senate, was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this week. According to […]

One of the knocks on congressional Republicans is often they will make campaign promises that they fail to fulfill upon gaining control legislative branch. Now that the GOP is in a similar situation that it was in during the first term of President Barack Obama’s presidency, many of the same unfulfilled promises are being made […]

Businessman Todd Mitchem on Wednesday announced the launch of his campaign for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 26. The seat Mitchem is seeking is currently held by State Rep. Kerry Rich (R-Albertville), who has opted to retire from his service in the legislature. Mitchem, a Marshall County native, owns and operates multiple properties in […]