7. In 2020, then-President Donald Trump secretly sent scarce COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was reportedly fearful of the virus. According to a new book by Bob Woodward, and breathlessly repeated as if it is a massive bombshell, Putin asked Trump to keep the gesture hidden to avoid political backlash, but the […]

Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the November 5, 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21, 2024. “The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen […]

The Atmore Police Department announced the addition of K-9 officers, Bama and Bantu, to its law enforcement team. According to the department, these two four-legged officers will play a vital role in the department’s efforts to enhance public safety in the community. In May, the Atmore Police Department began the process of starting a K-9 […]

Every Tuesday we present “The Auburn Corner,” where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Auburn Tigers have at last mercifully arrived at the bye week coming off three straight losses, an 0-3 start to conference play, and […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a defeat so shocking on Saturday afternoon against Vanderbilt that it rocked the collective college football media landscape. Frankly, the day Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide team lost to Vanderbilt may remain in discussion for the rest of time no matter how well or poorly the team bounces back from it. […]

Southern Research is hoping that its new biomedical science-related initiative is a “catalyst” for better healthcare throughout Alabama. At a press conference in Montgomery on Tuesday, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, leaders from Southern Research, and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris were on hand to launch the new statewide genetics testing initiative that will soon […]



State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) believes Alabama needs to be tougher on sexual crimes involving juveniles — and wants to expand use of the death penalty to accomplish that goal. Simpson pre-filed HB49 that would allow for the death penalty for certain persons convicted of raping a child. According to the bill’s synopsis, “This bill […]

Alabama Congressional District 2 Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson is calling out the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for lying about her connection to Project 2025. The DCCC is launching a new billboard campaign in the district “highlighting Caroleene Hardee Dobson’s Project 2025 agenda to rip health care from people with pre-existing conditions.” Project 2025 is […]

Women’s Foundation of Alabama President and CEO Melanie Bridgeforth will be stepping down from her role as chief executive of the organization in February of 2025. Bridgeforth, who first took the position in 2018 after a successful career as a lobbyist and strategist, is being hailed for turning the foundation into a “philanthropic powerhouse” and […]

Governor Kay Ivey says she is concerned about the the Biden-Harris Administration’s Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) parole program and how it will continue to impact Alabama. The Biden-Harris administration first launched the sponsorship program in October 2022 for Venezuelans hoping they wouldn’t travel to the border. It was then expanded in January 2023 […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a new digital billboard campaign in Birmingham to galvanize support for Israel – in direct contrast to a nearby “Stand with Palestine” billboard adjacent to his. Marshall launched a “Stand with Israel” message on October 7, the one-year anniversary of Hamas beginning their brutal assault on Israel, which continues […]

Media Fusion, a tribally owned business, has been named Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by the Marshall Space Flight Center. “We are proud of Media Fusion and our employees for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan. “This honor reflects the values of excellence, innovation, […]

As Christians, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history. Recent studies show a startling revelation—only 51% of Christians in America are planning to vote in the upcoming election. This is startling to me considering the importance of this election and the responsibility of believers to engage in participate in civic engagement. The implications […]

7. As Israel commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, pro-Palestinian anti-Semitic student groups in the U.S., led by National Students for Justice in Palestine, organized a “day of rage,” with protests held across various campuses, President Joe Biden is suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be trying to influence the election, […]

Alabama’s automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last few years, the state’s auto manufacturing sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new capital investment, generating around 8,500 job commitments in projects tracked by the Alabama Department of Commerce between […]

Vice President Harris’ campaign has proposed $25,000 in government downpayment assistance to help Americans afford homes. Many economists, however, have criticized this. Why might government cash not help families buy homes? Housing has certainly become less affordable. The National Association of Realtors’ affordability index hit an all-time low in 2022 and got worse in 2023. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville released a video honoring U.S. Navy Lieutenant John Vick of Andalusia as the October “Veteran of the Month.” Vick is the founder of the Covington Veterans Foundation, which pays tribute to veterans in Covington County. “When you ask John Vick of Andalusia where his desire to serve in the military began, […]

In what has become a yearly tradition in the SEC, two programs have been fined massive amounts of money by the conference for storming the field after massive upset wins. The Vanderbilt Commodores took down No. 1 Alabama 40-35 for their first-ever win against a top-five team in program history, and of course fans found […]

Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. This is certainly not the way anyone thought this week would begin as the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare to welcome South Carolina next week in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a shocking defeat to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon in Nashville, losing to Vandy for the first time since 1984 and giving the Commodores their first victory in program history over a top-five opponent. The loss was not shocking to everyone — at least if you believe Georgia head […]

Caroleene Dobson, the GOP candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, announced a timely proposal she would immediately push if elected, requiring the federal government to become more transparent in its placement of migrants, illegal immigrants, or other foreign nationals in communities across the country. Dobson plans to introduce legislation that would require Federal officials to […]



On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal by an Alabama fertility clinic seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a couple whose embryo was destroyed. The decision leaves intact a February ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court to allow litigation against Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine to proceed. The […]