A new national analysis finds Alabama ranks among the states most reliant on federal funding, highlighting how federal dollars continue to play a significant role in the state’s economy and public finances. In its Most & Least Federally Dependent States (2026) report, financial website WalletHub ranked Alabama 11th overall in federal dependency based on factors […]

As she enters the final year of her term as Alabama’s governor, Governor Kay Ivey reflected on the state’s education progress and outlined policy priorities during remarks at a statewide policy forum in Birmingham. Speaking at the annual forum hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), Ivey discussed improvements in Alabama’s education […]

The Troy Trojans have made the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history, punching their ticket to the big dance after defeating Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt Tournament title game on Monday. After winning the conference’s regular season title, Troy earned the top seed in the tournament, which in […]

It appears that President Donald Trump has in one way or another convinced one of the candidates for U.S. Senate to drop out of the race. Former Trump official and U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) staffer Morgan Murphy announced Tuesday that he’s no longer running for the position. Murphy said he plans to run for […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is not happy with the Governor’s decision to commute the sentence of a death row inmate days before his scheduled execution. “I am deeply disappointed to learn that Governor Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Sonny Burton,” Marshall said. “While the media has done its best to paint Mr. […]

Nick Saban has been on the receiving end of some criticism after President Trump’s college sports roundtable last Friday, but some people are actually sharing Saban’s same sentiments. The former Crimson Tide head coach spoke about players getting an education and creating value for themselves aside from just playing for the highest bidder. Interestingly, Florida […]

Strong storms moving through Alabama on Monday caused scattered damage in parts of central Alabama, downing trees, damaging structures, and knocking out power to thousands of customers. In Winston County, emergency management officials responded to structural damage in the Haleyville area, including in the Pebble community along Alabama Highway 195 near County Road 85, according […]

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, who is running for governor, has suggested Alabama should reconsider its straight-ticket voting system, one of the few remaining in the country. But within the Alabama Democratic Party, influential figures like Joe Reed have strongly opposed eliminating it and forbid legislators for voting for it. Dale Jackson is a thought leader […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program has brought new life to the sport on campus under Nate Oats over the last half decade or so, and Saturday night in Coleman Coliseum was the perfect representation of just how much. With the Auburn Tigers in town and a chance to potentially end the tournament hopes […]

William Shakespeare once wrote that “past is prologue,” and that is especially true in Alabama politics, where events, conflicts, and situations that first happened decades ago are repeated again and again. As a lifelong Republican, I have served as state vice chairman of the College Republicans, a member of the executive committee for almost 30 […]

State Rep. Scott Stadthagen wasted no time on his first day as Alabama Republican Party chairman, announcing a youth outreach initiative, a top legislative priority, and a pledge to strengthen coordination with county parties ahead of November elections. Stadthagen steps into the role after former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl resigned in January to run for […]

In recent years, our commitment to providing alternative educational options has begun to pay massive dividends in our state. We are improving educational outcomes, and I believe that expanding parental choice has played a significant role in Alabama’s comeback story. The reality is that every child learns differently. And every family’s situation is unique. Some […]

Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole Tuesday, two days before he was scheduled to be executed for a 1991 murder he did not commit and was not present for. A jury convicted Burton in 1992 of felony capital murder in the […]

In the fast-paced world of finance, money moves in an instant. From businesses to everyday shoppers, convenience and technology make buying, selling, paying, and receiving faster than ever, but cybercriminals have taken note. Jeff Taylor, head of Commercial Fraud Forensics at Regions Bank, focuses full-time on staying a step ahead of the fraudsters. On any […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced Monday that a former railroad car manufacturing facility in Colbert County will become a submarine parts plant he says could bring up to 1,500 jobs to northwest Alabama. Tuberville (R-Auburn) made the announcement during a Washington Update at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, telling the crowd that the 2.2 […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is always thoughtful and honest when speaking on the current state in college sports especially since retirement, and Friday afternoon at the White House was no different. President Trump hosted a roundtable event on the future of college sports focused on solving issues like NIL and the transfer […]

A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature would prohibit foreign nationals and foreign corporations from donating to Alabama candidates and political committees. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would establish new restrictions on foreign political contributions in Alabama elections. Federal law […]

7. President Donald Trump outlined top priorities for Republicans to secure midterm election victories, including border security, energy independence, inflation control, and election integrity. 6. After censorship claims led to the suspension of The University of Alabama’s student magazines, they are returning independently under new names, with student editors vowing greater editorial freedom and separation […]

Officials in Orange Beach have temporarily closed a small section of Alabama Point East beach near the Perdido Pass Bridge as spring break crowds begin arriving along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. In a public notice shared by the City of Orange Beach, officials said the closure is intended to address safety concerns during the busy spring […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under President Donald Trump wants to make sure that loans are prioritized for American citizens. The SBA issued a new policy notice Monday to ban foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing SBA-guaranteed small business loans, which means small business owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville told North Alabama civic and business leaders on Monday that Huntsville’s defense sector played a major role in U.S. actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury.” Speaking at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s Washington Update, Tuberville said North Alabama engineers and defense contractors helped support weapons systems and technical development tied to the […]

President Donald Trump hosted a college sports roundtable on Friday to discuss the existential issues facing the game today with things like NIL, the transfer portal, eligibility issues, and everything in between. The event featured names like Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Greg Sankey, and numerous others to focus on finding a direction forward that allows […]

GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations as part of a larger nationwide effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the aerospace supply chain. The investment will support new and upgraded production equipment and building improvements at the company’s Huntsville site, helping increase capacity and maintain quality as demand for aerospace […]

A group called Blueprint Alabama brought former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Birmingham today for a “community conversation” with Mayor Randall Woodfin. The event is being promoted as an effort to “build bridges” in the state, but critics question why a failed Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden was chosen and what the discussion […]