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Gary Palmer Alabama News
'At a loss for what to do': Palmer says moderate Democrats shaken after socialists secure primary election wins

According to Palmer, many establishment Democrats currently have no answer to far-left socialists who are sweeping elections across the country, particularly in places like New York.

border crossings Alabama News
'Grossly exploited to the detriment of our country': Birthright citizenship verdict panned

Following the bench's verdict, elected officials from across the country, including Alabama, weighed in on the decision.

Barry moore Alabama News
'Congress must step in': Barry Moore joins Trump in push for passage of SAVE America Act after SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on Monday that federal law does not require mail-in ballots to be received by election day, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) once again called for the passage of the SAVE America Act.

Screenshot 378 Alabama News
'Sacrifice their blood for the sake of Allah': Former Huntsville Islamic Academy imam, UAH part-time lecturer calls for bloodshed to spread Islam

A past imam at Huntsville's Islamic Academy and, according to a university source, former part-time lecturer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, is demanding Muslims "sacrifice their blood" to spread Islam throughout America.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
'I don't think there's much to worry about': Orr swats down lawsuit concerns over CHOOSE Act constitutionality

During Friday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) addressed Huntsville City School Board member Andrea Alvarez’s potential lawsuit against Alabama, tied to the constitutionality of the CHOOSE Act.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville defends Trump blasting GOP senators for interfering in Iran negotiations

According to Tuberville, Trump was particularly displeased with attempts to pass a resolution in the Senate calling for an end to combat operations against Iran, rather than allowing the White House to negotiate peace with the Middle Eastern country's government.

Scott Ortis Alabama News
GOP SD-15 nominee Ortis expects gambling progress to be 'fast and furious' after Tuberville takes office

Ortis told Fogel he expects U.S. Sen. and Alabama's next presumptive governor, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), to hit the ground running on gambling issues after taking office.

US Steel Alabama News
U.S. Steel Board of Directors approves major 'investment' for Fairfield facility

In a sizable investment for the state of Alabama, full funding for the approximately $475 million installation of a new Quench and Tempering Line at U.S. Steel's Fairfield Tubular Operations was backed by the multinational corporation's Board of Directors on Wednesday.

Andrea Alvarez Alabama News
Outgoing left-wing Huntsville City School Board member Andrea Alvarez announces lawsuit over CHOOSE Act, raise funds for legal effort

Liberal former Huntsville City School Board member Andrea Alvarez wants to sue the State of Alabama over its education savings account program, also known as the CHOOSE Act.

tuberville Alabama News
'American Exceptionalism is REAL': Tuberville blasts The Atlantic for belittling patriotism as foreign fans praise America during World Cup

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized a liberal news source for expressing displeasure with the ongoing success of FIFA's World Cup and glowing reviews of America from individuals visiting the country for the first time.

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Illegal alien arrested in Huntsville, charged with first degree rape of young child

Lopez-Contrerasa is currently being held without bond under an immigration hold at the Madison County Detention Facility.

City of Huntsville Alabama News
Candidate qualifying concludes in Huntsville City Council and BOE races; Majority of incumbents draw challengers

With multiple city council and board of education races in Huntsville now a little over two months away, candidate filing for the elections officially closed Tuesday evening.

silver shovel Alabama News
U.S. Space Command job growth, $6 billion Eli Lilly announcement earn Alabama 2026 Silver Shovel award

Alabama's growing role in the national defense industry and ability to draw multinational corporations have earned the Yellowhammer State a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
'Unique perspective that will help advance STEM opportunities across Alabama': Ivey makes Alabama STEM Council appointments

The Alabama STEM Council has added new appointees with significant leadership experience and established connections in their respective fields to expand representation of several "key" sectors in the Yellowhammer State.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
'Ready to move on and vote for the conservative': Orr dismisses latest Tuberville residency challenge

According to Orr, the newly filed effort to remove Tuberville from the November ballot is at best futile.

Cryptocurrency mining rigs in a data center stock photo Alabama News
Somerville Bitcoin mining data center's future rests in hands of four local homeowners; Morgan County Commission chair urges them to 'not give in'

According to Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, while the commission cannot block the data center from being built, four local homeowners do have that power.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
Orr predicts Tuberville will be 'very engaged' on gambling issues, 'unlike' Ivey

According to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), a change of occupant in Alabama's top executive post could help broker legislation to allow certain forms of gambling, including a lottery, in the state.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
'It'll be Obamacare 2.0': Tuberville warns federal government to stay out of college athletics NIL-related TV contracts, salary caps

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) again warned of the imbalance in college sports caused by unregulated name, image and likeness (NIL) payments.

election, vote, voting Alabama News
Alabama runoff elections continue drop in voter turnout statewide

While the lower voting rate is typical of many runoff races, the 2026 election cycle drew markedly fewer voters to the polls than similar elections in years past.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'There'll be a lot of questions': Britt praises Trump's willingness to allow congressional review of controversial U.S.-Iran deal

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined "America's Newsroom" on Fox News Channel to discuss President Donald Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iranian leadership to extend an ongoing ceasefire by 60 days.

Jim Zeigler Alabama News
Zeigler knocks off incumbent Beeker in Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2 GOP runoff

Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2 candidate Jim Zeigler is advancing to November's general election following his defeat of incumbent Chris Beeker III in Tuesday's Republican runoff.

Emily Jones Alabama News
Moms for Liberty’s Emily Jones secures win in Alabama Board of Education Place 8 Republican runoff

North Alabama native and founder of the first Moms for Liberty chapter in Alabama, Emily Jones, defeated William Matthews in Tuesday's State Board of Education Place 8 Republican runoff.

Tuberville Alabama News
'U.S. military is not interested in appeasement': Tuberville touts personal 2027 NDAA amendments following approval by U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee recently advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with multiple provisions from U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville included.

Katie and Wesley Britt at UFC 250 Alabama News
Britt attends White House's UFC Freedom 250, praises U.S. military members in attendance

On today's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt discussed Sunday evening's UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

Thomas Gamble Southern Corridor Area Lead Google Alabama News
Google announces massive $1.5 billion expansion at Jackson County data center

Google's already sprawling data center in Bridgeport, Alabama, will soon benefit from a further $1.5 billion expansion.

Barry Moore, Donald Trump Alabama News
'Been with me since the very beginning': Trump offers high praise for Moore during telephone town hall ahead of GOP runoff

On Thursday evening, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was joined by President Donald Trump for a "Tel-e-Rally" to promote the legislator's ongoing Senate campaign ahead of next week's GOP runoff.

Jay Mitchell Alabama News
'She IS the swamp—from Montgomery to DC': Mitchell responds to Robertson labeling him 'pick of the inside Montgomery crowd'

According to Mitchell's campaign, Robertson represents "the swamp," and has already received over $3 million dollars from "dark money donors" outside of Alabama.

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