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Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott slams Ivey administration's 'reckless' spending on West Alabama Corridor: 'This isn’t an Oprah giveaway'

"This isn’t an Oprah giveaway where she gets to say, ‘You get a car. You get a car. You get a road project. You get a road project.'"

Devyn Keith airbnb Alabama News
Inside Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith's illegal short-term rental

District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith was recently forced to cease renting out rooms at his home in north Huntsville, according to reports, since it was in violation of city ordinances against short-term rental properties. But the inactive listing on Airbnb still offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and mind of one of the city's notable officials.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore credits indictments for Trump's rise in polls: 'Donald Trump’s going to be the next president of the United States'

Since his latest indictment in Fulton County, Georgia for alleged election interference, Donald Trump's poll numbers have gone up, and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said he’s confident Trump will win in 2024.

Jimmy Nunn Dallas County Courthouse Alabama News
Dallas County reinstitutes mask mandates for government buildings — County at the lowest 'community risk level'

Alabama has become the first Republican-led state to have one of its municipalities reinstitute mask mandates over fears of a COVID resurgence.

Brock Colvin Alabama News
State Rep. Colvin cool on state lottery: 'I don’t think it’s the game-changer that everybody makes it out to be'

The next regular legislative session isn’t set to begin until February, but state lottery and gambling bills are already expected to take up a lot of floor time in 2024.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'We're going to have holds for a long, long time, and they can just get used to it'

Despite mounting pressure from military and government officials, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said nothing could talk him out of his hold on military promotions until the Department of Defense changes its policy on funding out-of-state travel for abortions.

Jaden Heard Alabama News
Auburn TPUSA president Jaden Heard: 'Black Americans who are conservative have to speak out'

“I think a lot of young people are looking for hope. They’re looking for identity, and they’re putting their identity in things that are not Christ. You’re seeing where that’s leading now.”

Susan Dubose Alabama News
DuBose condemns American Library Association for pushing sexually explicit books on minors — 'Our Alabama Library Association is just as woke'

Local libraries are quickly becoming the latest battleground in today’s culture war, but State Rep. Susan Dubose (R-Hoover) is determined to keep them a safe place for children to study and learn without being exposed to sexually explicit materials.

James Lindsay Alabama News
Dr. James Lindsay says Alabama not immune from the 'Marxification of education' — 'It's everywhere'

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced students to be schooled virtually at home, more and more parents are concerned about their children being indoctrinated by left-wing, “woke” ideologies, something that Dr. James Lindsay refers to as the “Marxification of education.”

Vivek Ramaswamy Alabama News
2024 GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy thanks Tuberville for his 'courageous' stance on military nomination holds

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has come out in support of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) hold on military flag officer nominations over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.

Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, Birmingham, Ala. Alabama News
Democrat State Rep. Rogers' assistant indicted for fraud, money laundering in alleged scheme to skim $200,000 in public funds

An assistant to State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted for allegedly stealing $200,000 in state grant money meant for various projects in Jefferson County.

William Jacobson Alabama News
Cornell Law professor William Jacobson praises Alabama law banning trans treatments for minors — 'The organized medical community has been completely corrupted'

While many celebrated that recent decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the preliminary injunction against Alabama’s law banning transgender surgeries and hormones for minors, Cornell Law professor and founder of popular legal website Legal Insurrection William Jacobson said the fight to protect children from harmful medical treatments is far from over.

Huntsville Madison water tower Alabama News
Huntsville Utilities requests water rate increase to help cover $218 million improvement plan

Since 1953, the Huntsville City Council has been asked eight times to increase water rates, according to Huntsville Utilities president and CEO Wes Kelley. Now, it’s being asked to raise the rates again to meet the city's growing demand.

Gregg Phillips Alabama News
True the Vote's Gregg Phillips: Democrats pushing more people to vote for Trump with 'disgusting' indictments, arrest

After being put in jail for refusing to give up his sources in his investigations into election fraud, Gregg Phillips understands better than most what former President Donald Trump is going through.

Aderholt at Guntersville Coop Brewery Alabama News
Aderholt sets sights on appropriations to avoid government shutdown — 'We got a lot of work to do when we return'

With Congress’ August recess coming to a close next week, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is already preparing for what could be the next major political battle involving government funding.

Trump mugshot Alabama News
Tuberville slams Democrats over Trump arrest in Georgia: 'They're weaponizing everything they possibly can to bring this president down'

“If you care anything about this country, you should have the same look on your face that President Trump just had on his face during his mug shot,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said.

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Convicted shoplifter Devyn Keith maintains innocence despite guilty plea — ‘The definition of stealing has intent’

Mere hours after being convicted of multiple shoplifting charges, Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith appeared to claim he was innocent of stealing from several Walmarts despite what he agreed to in court.

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Huntsville Councilman Devyn Keith pleads guilty to two shoplifting charges; Banned from Walmart

Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two theft charges after he was accused earlier this year of shoplifting from multiple Walmarts.

BURY THE N WORD 2 Alabama News
Mobile Sgt. John Young calls out Montgomery Mayor Reed's concert for glorifying 'subculture of violence' — 'Any black man promoting that is not worthy of attention'

Mobile police sergeant John Young who gained national attention for calling out violence in black communities is encouraging Montgomery residents to “vote their conscience” in Tuesday’s mayoral election between incumbent Steven Reed and Barrett Gilbreath.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt confident Space Command HQ will move to Huntsville — 'The fight is not over'

Despite the Biden administration’s recent decision, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she’s confident U.S. Space Command will ultimately find its permanent home in Alabama instead of Colorado.

Mobile police Sgt John Young Alabama News
Mobile officer John Young calls for restoring family values to counter 'subculture of gun violence involving young black men'

Mobile police officer John Young gave a viral speech in June 2022 following the murder of 14-year-old Ciara Jackson about the “subculture of gun violence involving young black men.” Now over a year later, he’s still calling for a change in the black community to address the crime and violence in Mobile and other cities in America.

Mo Brooks Alabama News
Mo Brooks says Fulton County DA Fani Willis 'is downright dangerous and evil'

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recently came to Donald Trump's defense regarding his fourth indictment in Georgia for alleged election fraud, racketeering and various other charges. 

Chandler Mnt canceled Alabama News
Alabama Power cancels Chandler Mountain project after massive public pushback — 'Sometimes David does beat Goliath'

After facing significant public pushback, Alabama Power has canceled its proposed pump storage project on Chandler Mountain in St. Clair County.

APCO Attalla Alabama News
PSC Beeker joins Cavanaugh to oppose Alabama Power's Chandler Mtn project: 'We need to be seeking alternative solutions'

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Chris "Chip" Beeker is the latest public official to speak out against Alabama Power’s pump storage project on Chandler Mountain.

Twinkle Cavanaugh Alabama News
PSC's Cavanaugh opposes Alabama Power Chandler Mtn project: Out-of-state liberals trying to 'hijack' energy policy

On Monday, Alabama Public Service Commission president Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh publicly denounced Alabama Power’s plans to build a pump storage facility on Chandler Mountain in St. Clair County.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Has Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed made it impossible for the Riverfront brawl suspects to get a fair trial?

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has been vocal about bringing those involved in the fight to justice, so much so that he may be tainting the jury pool and making it impossible for the suspects to receive a fair trial.

Craig Lipscomb v Chandler Mnt AP project Alabama News
State Rep. Lipscomb stands with residents that would lose their homes to Alabama Power pump storage project — 'None of this makes sense'

State Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) is standing with his constituents who are fighting against a proposed Alabama Power project that would force many of them from their homes and livelihoods.

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