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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

Katherine Robertson Alabama News
'I'm running against a guy who's the pick of the inside Montgomery crowd — He's the pick of the BCA': Robertson defends out-of-state contributions in AG bid

During Friday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for Alabama attorney general Katherine Robertson responded to criticism from her opponent over political contributions from out-of-state donors.

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LISTEN: 'I'm not answering your question' — Jared Hudson declines to give definitive response on Barry Moore's veteran status in contentious radio interview

On Friday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson once again declined to classify U.S. Rep. Barry Moore as a veteran ahead of next Tuesday's GOP runoff election.

Barry Moore Alabama News
'Anybody who knows much about the military should be aware of that': Barry Moore refutes claims questioning veteran status

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) provided additional information to the public on his background as a veteran of the U.S. military.

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Birmingham NBC affiliate WVTM pulls 'Stolen Valor' attack ad on Moore funded by Alabama Conservatives Fund

An attack ad from an Alabama-based political action committee accusing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) of "stolen valor" has now been pulled off the air by Birmingham's NBC affiliate, WVTM.

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'Give the citizens of Alabama immediate tax relief': Wahl touts proposal to eliminate state income tax

On Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for lieutenant governor, John Wahl, spoke in favor of eliminating the state income tax.

Jared Hudson Alabama News
'I have no idea': Jared Hudson declines to say if he believes Barry Moore is a veteran

During a Wednesday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson was asked directly if his opponent in the upcoming GOP runoff election, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), is in fact a veteran.

Jared Hudson Alabama News
Hudson presses attack on Moore's veteran status ahead of next week's U.S. Senate GOP runoff election

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson continues to hit U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) ahead of next week's GOP Senate runoff election, alleging Moore has intentionally lied to Alabama voters about his veteran status.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
'We don't want you': Tuberville hits certain Sharia law adherents failure to 'assimilate' into American culture, legal system

During a Tuesday appearance on Rightside Broadcasting Network, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized an apparent unwillingness of certain immigrant and religious groups to assimilate into American culture.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore says Jared Hudson denigrating Alabama National Guard, Army Reserves amid question about his veteran status

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) disputed accusations that he is misleading voters in next week's Republican Senate runoff election by referring to himself as a "military veteran" in campaign advertisements and at political events.

Andrew Sneed Alabama News
ActBlue currently main donor for CD-5 Democrat front-runner Andrew Sneed

A Massachusetts-based liberal political action committee facing multiple investigations for potential fraud and illicit financial activity is sparing no expense in its effort to flip a traditionally conservative congressional seat located in North Alabama.

Google Alabama News
Google announcing 'infrastructure and community investments' across Alabama at Jackson County event

The multinational technology corporation, Google, is planning significant "infrastructure and community investments" across Alabama.

Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott says Alabama playing 'long game' on potential timeline for 7-0 conservative congressional map

During a Friday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) revealed a possible timeline for a transition to a 7-0 Republican dominated congressional map in Alabama.

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