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Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Fmr State Sen. Brewbaker on 2024 congressional run: 'I would love to run in a district where there is no incumbent'

Although it remains unknown how a three-judge panel will rule in federal court on Alabama's recently redrawn congressional lines, some interested parties are preparing for the 2024 election cycle.

Kennon Ivey Alabama News
Orange Beach Mayor Kennon on Baldwin Beach toll hike: 'Don't call me, call the Governor'

On Wednesday, the Baldwin County Bridge Company significantly hiked the tolls on its Beach Express bridge connecting Orange Beach to point north on the Foley Beach Express.

Lawmakers gather after 2021 prison special session for bill signing, Oct. 1, 2021 Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: Mega-prison construction manager ought to be held accountable, reviewed for escalating costs

During the 2023 regular legislative session, Gov. Kay Ivey and some members of the Alabama Legislature urged discretion on state finances when determining what would be appropriate for the budget surpluses from fiscal year 2022.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
State Rep. Stringer calls ABC Board customer service 'embarrassing' — Private companies reluctant to complain out of fear of repercussions

The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is considering the construction of a new warehouse and central office for its operations.

John Wahl, ALGOP Alabama News
ALGOP chairman Wahl: Alabama-hosted GOP presidential debate a 'definite possibility' — 'I would like to see it happen in the fall'

Earlier this year, Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley revealed the third Republican presidential debate of the campaign would be held in Alabama.

Scott Harris on APTV, 8/25/2023 Alabama News
State Health Officer Scott Harris blames 'democratization of press' for COVID vaccine skepticism

During an interview that aired on Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Harris acknowledged skepticism of his agency's recommendations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, was still a problem.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
Marshall urges legislature to consider Ethics Commission reforms in ethics push

Attorney General Steve Marshall's office has been at odds with the Ethics Commission for quite some time now over its role and obligations to other law enforcement agencies.

Sparkman HS Alabama News
'Disruptions' plague Friday night North Alabama high school football games

During at least two football games in North Alabama on Friday, so-called "disruptions" delayed the on-the-field activities.

Fairview-Columbia brawl Alabama News
Watch: Brawl breaks out at Fairview-Columbia HS game — Fight reportedly involved parents after two player ejections

This week was the kickoff of high school football season in Alabama, but it didn't go without incident.

Senator Clay Scofield Alabama News
Senate Majority Leader Scofield touts tax cuts, anti-ESG bill in 2023 legislative session wrap-up

There were some significant conservative accomplishments during the 2023 legislative session, according to Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville).

Jerry Carl on FBN, 8/21/2023 Alabama News
Jerry Carl: Biden 'continues to amaze me' — 'How can you go on vacation when such a horrible event has taken place?'

During an appearance on FBN's "Mornings with Maria," U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) voiced his displeasure with President Joe Biden's decision to take a vacation at Lake Tahoe while the Hawaiian island of Maui is in dire straits following a devastating wildfire.

Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in 1971 Alabama News
Watch: Long-time Mississippi sportswriter Rick Cleveland recounts Bama coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant's acts of kindness

A young 17-year-old Rick Cleveland, then writing for the Hattiesburg American, was sent to Tuscaloosa to cover Alabama head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's press conference.

IMG 4795 Alabama News
'Pat Dye was a very important figure in my life': Jimmy Rane teases upcoming documentary on legendary former Auburn football coach

One of the most instrumental figures in Auburn University athletics was the school's former head football coach, Pat Dye.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
Palmer says SCOTUS redistricting ruling 'a very serious step backward' — It institutionalizes divisions 'with lines on a map'

Alabama will find out within the next few weeks its fate regarding a three-judge panel's review of the congressional maps created by the Alabama Legislature last month after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled maps drawn in 2021 violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth says ALDOT policy should be dictated by need, not politics — 'For too long in Alabama, we've done road projects on politics'

During this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Ainsworth argued politics still dominate transportation policy and that he would like to see a need-based approach.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan predicts 5-4 SCOTUS decision in Alabama's favor on redistricting

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show" on Thursday, Givhan said he predicted an eventual 5-4 ruling for Alabama, which could keep the legislature's current congressional maps in place.

Ivey Bentley Alabama News
Bentley backs Ivey on West Alabama Corridor, Says Ainsworth ought to let Ivey 'handle the situation right now while she's in office'

Governor Kay Ivey has one ally in her bid to finish a four-lane route between Tuscaloosa and Mobile.

Albritton Alabama News
State Sen. Albritton: ALDOT 'difficult' to work with — Agency's priorities need to be 'more reflective of what the state needs'

A common refrain from members of the legislature is the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is a problematic agency to work with and function with little to no input from lawmakers.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'I live in Auburn' — 'If people didn't want me in there, I wouldn't have won by 20% in the last election'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been under fire after a recent Washington Post report questioned his Alabama residency.

State Sen. Kirk Hatcher on CNN, 8/9/2023 Alabama News
State Sen. Hatcher shrugs off racial tension being 'on the rise' after Montgomery Riverfront incident — Says it is an opportunity for 'hope and healing'

Although the now infamous and regrettable incident at the Montgomery Riverfront occurred last Saturday evening, it was not until Tuesday that the national media were prodding local officials about the possibility of a racial element and federal so-called hate crime charges.

AL Senate Gudger Garlan Facebook Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger: Time to start planning for I-65 widening — 'If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail'

It is likely years away from the possibility of Interstate 65 adding an additional lane in both directions to alleviate traffic flow problems.

Shipman Alabama News
Montgomery brawl assault suspect a Democrat voter

Although there are still many unknowns about a Saturday Montgomery Riverfront Park brawl that has received national attention, as of Thursday, three assault suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Nikki Haley Alabama News
2024 GOP hopeful Nikki Haley questions Tuberville's stance against legally dubious Biden admin DoD abortion policy

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) doesn't think U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) hold on military promotions is the right approach to challenging a newly enacted Biden administration Department of Defense policy on abortion.

Donald Trump in Montgomery, 8/4/2023 Alabama News
How Donald Trump's I-65 widening pledge made it into his ALGOP speech

Friday, former President Donald Trump surprised attendees of the summer Alabama Republican Party dinner by mentioning widening Interstate 65 from Mobile to Huntsville during his 45-minute address.

Interstate 65 Alabama News
Trump vows to six-lane I-65 from Huntsville to Mobile — 'One of the first things that I will do'

While there were many applause lines for the 2,700 people in attendance for former President Donald Trump's address to the Alabama Republican Party at the Renaissance Hotel, his most enthusiastic came for an Alabama-centric issue.

Trump at ALGOP, 8/4/2023 Alabama News
Trump gets aggressive on culture war during record-setting Montgomery ALGOP appearance

Fresh off of one of the most tumultuous weeks in his nearly decade-long political career, former President Donald Trump gave the Alabama Republican Party a record-setting event on Friday at its annual summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong on Space Command HQ decision: 'We've got an investigation staring us right at 12 o'clock'

As the fallout from the Biden administration's decision for the Space Command headquarters to remain in Colorado as opposed to moving to Madison County's Redstone Arsenal lingers, Alabama's congressional delegation has sprung into action to challenge the merits of the decision.

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