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Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies responded to State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) residence on Saturday evening following an accidental shooting involving two of the legislator's children.

Former U.S. Rep. Mo. Brooks sharply criticized State Rep. James Lomax's (R-Huntsville) alleged ties to special interests and political action committees at the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday.

Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday to discuss an array of topics, including supplying power for a Jackson County data center owned by Google and the facility's positive impact on the surrounding area.

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) spoke about legislation increasing safety regulations and emergency preparedness at Alabama's summer camps.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke on Saturday morning to the Madison County Republican Men's Club at their monthly meeting.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) acknowledged the continued increase in gas prices caused by the war in Iran during a call with reporters on Thursday.

On a Tuesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Public Service Commission candidate and Cullman Co. Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke about Alabama's utility rates and the need to conduct a thorough overview of the PSC.

State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" earlier this week to discuss his legislation requiring the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold public rate case hearings every three years.

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Agriculture Commissioner and lieutenant governor candidate Rick Pate discussed the impact of rising gas and oil prices on agricultural costs, particularly on fertilizer.

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the resignation of former director of the U.S. National Counter Terrorism Center, Joe Kent, and the latter's claim that Israel has intentionally pushed America into a war with Iran.

"That is why there's such a focus on abortion in the church, because it's heinous. In Christ or Chaos, we want to live in harmony with God, which means we want to do things that please Him."

On Wednesday, the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted 1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson, along with State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), on campus for a "Prove Me Wrong Christ or Chaos" debate.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has secured the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in his bid to become the Yellowhammer State's newest representative in the upper chamber.

Former U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is attacking his opponent, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), for repeatedly going after the spread and rising influence of radical Islam across the United States in a series of social media posts.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has no regrets after drawing liberal condemnation last week on social media for once again criticizing the growing influence of radical Islam on American society and government.

During a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed the increasing involvement of "foreign adversaries" in colleges and universities across America.

On a Thursday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, U.S. Rep. and candidate for Senate Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) urged voters to let their voice be heard in upcoming primary elections scheduled across the country.

According to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), legislation modeled after President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, eliminating up to $1,000 in state income tax on qualified overtime pay, will likely pass both the Alabama House and Senate.

During an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) discussed the ongoing legislative effort to ban junk food or "luxury items" from Alabama's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) discussed a number of topics centered on Alabama's agricultural industry, including the war in Iran's potential impact on fuel prices for the state's farmers.

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized Democrats for their continued refusal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and, by extension, its Transportation Security Administration.

As the war in Iran continues and gas prices rise across the nation, Americans are increasingly concerned about the conflict's impact on their personal income. Despite the temporary change in cost, conservative lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are asking voters to bear the price increase for just a few more weeks at the gas pump.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Education Trust Fund Budget for fiscal year 2027 on Thursday morning.

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday to discuss recently filed legislation changing the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven elected by the public.

During a Wednesday appearance on "The Benny Show" with Benny Johnson, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pledged to "run" the talking filibuster for days if needed to pass the SAVE America Act.

In her bid to become Alabama’s next attorney general, Katherine Robertson has now secured the endorsement of Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner.

During his remarks, the legislator touted President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," and its expected impact on Alabamians across the state.