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Phillip ensler Alabama News
Alabama House passes Beau's Law to establish mandatory minimum care standards for outdoor dogs

On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB361, also known as Beau's Law, with multiple amendments.

Steven Reed pitch Alabama News
Watch: Mayor Steven Reed delivers feeble first pitch at Montgomery Biscuits home opener

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed might need to stick to his day job after a dismal first pitch attempt for the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban during an event for the 2017 NCAA National Champion University of Alabama football team on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Alabama team captai Alabama News
Saban thanks Trump for NCAA executive order — 'Nothing really works long term without some kind of regulations'

On Monday, legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban thanked President Donald Trump for his leadership in reining in college sports.

Donald Trump Alabama News
'The United States will not be taken advantage of any longer': Aderholt, Tuberville commend Trump for strength on Iran, conflict ending 'shortly'

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered a national address to provide an update on the war with Iran, which he said was nearing an end.

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
'I'm optimistic': Stadthagen says 'there's a really good path' for closed primary bill passage in waning days of session

On Monday, ALGOP chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) expressed optimism about the bill's future that would close Republican and Democratic primaries in Alabama. The legislation passed the House, but its prospects in the Senate are uncertain with only six days remaining in the session.

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Purdue Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Alabama News
Former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn named to CFP Selection Committee

On Monday, the College Football Playoff Management Committee announced that former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn had been named to the CFP Selection Committee.

Benjy Taylor Alabama News
Tuskegee basketball coach files $1 million lawsuit against Morehouse, campus police officers after being escorted off court in handcuffs

Tuskegee University head basketball coach Benjy Taylor on Friday announced his lawsuit against Morehouse College and two campus police officers after he was escorted off the court in handcuffs following a close game in January.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville warns of activation of Iranian 'sleeper cells' let in by Obama, Biden admins — 'They're just sitting back waiting'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sounded the alarm over possible Iranian "sleeper cells" waiting to be activated in the states during the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

BD EY Alabama News
University of Alabama in Huntsville, TPUSA hosting 'Pick up the Mic' event with 1819 News' Bryan Dawson, State Rep. Yarbrough

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is hosting 1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) this week as part of Dawson's ongoing "Pick up the Mic" tour.

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., who chairs the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, walks to the chamber following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on spending legislation, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2 Alabama News
Britt on possibility of filibuster to pass SAVE America Act: 'I am committed to doing those things to get this across the finish line'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said on Wednesday that she was "committed" to getting the SAVE America Act passed next week, including utilizing the talking filibuster.

Dawson UNA Alabama News
University of North Alabama, TPUSA hosting 'Pick up the Mic' event with 1819 News' Bryan Dawson

1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson is taking his "Pick up the Mic" to the University of North Alabama this week.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
'Absolutely pitiful': Tuberville lambasts Biden military leadership in contrast to Trump's strength on Iran

Monday on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized former President Joe Biden for his lack of leadership when it came to Iran.

USA bball Alabama News
Watch: South Alabama women's basketball team brawl, knocking out referee

Things got heated late in the second round of the Sun Belt Tournament matchup between the University of South Alabama and Coastal Carolina, leaving an official knocked out and eight players ejected.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore defends Trump strikes on Iran amid Democrat pushback — 'It's more about who's doing it than what we're doing'

During a Wednesday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) pushed back against the notion that the United States' strikes that resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei violated the War Powers Act.

Tlaib office Alabama News
'She should move to the Middle East': Tuberville criticizes U.S. Rep. Tlaib for displaying Palestinian flag at DC office, referring to U.S. as 'they'

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) ripped into U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for displaying the Palestinian flag outside of her office in Washington, D.C., as well as referring to the United States as "they" in the wake of the United States' strikes that have resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tommy Tuberville, Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
Tuberville backs closed party primaries — 'We have to do something about Democrats voting in our elections'

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) voiced his support for closed primaries in Alabama.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville floats establishing Alabama secretary of energy as governor in wake of PSC bill getting pulled

If elected governor, Tuberville suggested establishing a secretary of energy to represent the entire state of Alabama and oversee all things energy-related.

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Barry Moore on Trump SOTU: 'Powerful contrast' between Trump admin and Biden admin

During a Wednesday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) shared his reaction to President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech the night before.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Alabama News
'A damn shame': Alabama GOP federal delegation stands with Trump, decries Democrat response to protecting Americans over illegals

In one noteworthy moment, the President said that the duty of the American government was to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, and invited those in the chamber who agreed to stand up. Notably, the Democrats remained seated, which not only drew Trump's ire but also that of Alabama's Republican federal lawmakers.

FILE - Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) Alabama News
'One of the most crucial law enforcement agencies in our country': Britt highlights importance of HSI amid Democrat shutdown resulting in funding lapse

Just over a week into being shut down by congressional Democrats, the Department of Homeland Security is having to take measures to preserve limited funds, a move that U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is highlighting the agency's importance.

President Donald Trump holds up a team jersey presented to him by the 2017 NCAA football national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, during a ceremony honoring the champions on the White House's South Lawn, in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. On th Alabama News
Trump on golfing with Nick Saban, Urban Meyer: 'They always want to talk about politics'

In a recent interview with "Josh Pate's College Football Show," President Donald Trump revealed what his discussions look like when he's golfing with college football national championship coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.

DUI alcohol car crash Alabama News
Bill increasing penalties for DUI crashes resulting in death passes House, heads to Ivey's desk

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would strengthen penalties for a person who physically injures or kills someone while driving under the influence.

Chip Brown Alabama News
'We're still looking at ironing some things out': Bill to make Public Service Commissioners appointed pulled ahead of House vote

State Rep. Chip Brown's (R-Hollinger's Island) legislation changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) to an appointed entity was taken off the calendar on Thursday.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
PSC bill on the brink: Emergency House GOP caucus meeting called as legislature ends week

In a press gaggle, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) commented on the PSC bill being delayed after it had initially been on the calendar.

Department of Archives Alabama News
Department of Archives and History reform bill passes House committee

Legislation to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) board of trustees advanced in the House State Government Committee on Wednesday.

David Faulkner Alabama News
Faulkner bill to protect kids at summer camps advances in House committee

State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) on Wednesday presented his bill that would establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

ambulance Alabama News
Bill to prohibit 'surprise billing' for ambulance services passes Health Committee

State Rep. Ed Oliver's (R-Dadeville) bill that would set rules for how emergency ground ambulance services are paid for in Alabama passed the House Health Committee on Wednesday.

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