Rise to the Moment of Truth Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Latest news

Edwards Bell Tower Birmingham Southern College Alabama News
State Treasurer Young Boozer requests AG’s opinion on constitutionality of distressed college loan program

State Treasurer Young Boozer said on Friday he’s requested an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General’s Office about the constitutionality of the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program recently passed by the legislature.

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.

Freedom Alabama News
Daniel Sutter: Hard work ahead to protect Alabama's freedom

A citizen legislature is wonderful for limited government, but today our citizen legislators must create resilience against efforts by Washington and blue states to erode our freedom.

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.

Juan Carlos Portillo Alabama News
MS13 member on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Chelsea after being deported last year

An MS13 gang member on  El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list was recently captured by authorities in Chelsea after already being deported last year.

Aubie in mask. Photo from Auburns Facebook page Alabama News
Auburn one of the only four-year public universities in the state where professors can force students to wear masks

Though Auburn does not have a campus-wide requirement to wear masks, faculty members can require students to wear them by stating it in their syllabus according to campus policy.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope to ease water restrictions beginning Monday

The city of Fairhope announced it will go into Phase II of its water conservation ordinance on Monday, August 21. The city has been under Phase III of the ordinance since August 7 due to high water usage and lack of rain, according to city officials.

help wanted, jobs, unemployment Alabama News
Labor force participation rate remains at 57% in July, unemployment rate down to 2.1%

Alabama’s labor force participation rate remained unchanged in July at 57%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday.

Dr. Scott Harris Alabama News
State Health Officer Scott Harris salary tops $328,000 after 7% raise

Despite making controversial statements earlier this year and being under the scrutiny of some Republican lawmakers, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is getting a raise. 

Dr Stuart Bell Photo from You Tube Alabama News
University of Alabama president Bell: Diversity and inclusion still a major part of university’s plan

University of Alabama (UA) President Dr. Stuart Bell told members of the press on Wednesday that diversity and inclusion are still critical parts of the flagship university’s plan going forward, even after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down affirmative action in university admissions earlier this year.

Britt Alabama News
Reports question U.S. Sen. Britt’s reason for not endorsing Trump yet

Is U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) free of any Republican National Committee constraints to endorse whoever she wants in the 2024 Republican presidential primary?

Archery Alabama News
State Rep. Chip Brown: D.C. liberals misfire by targeting Alma Bryant High School archery program

Fringe liberals within the Biden administration are now implementing “bow control” policies by targeting and threatening schools that offer archery and hunting programs to students.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall files brief supporting Missouri law banning transgender surgeries, medicines for minors

On Thursday, Marshall announced a multi-state brief supporting Missouri’s law banning transgender surgeries and pharmaceuticals for minors.

Johnmc Alabama News
Judge stops Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until end of August

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson placed a temporary restraining order Thursday on any new Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until August 28 over concerns the commission might have violated the state's Open Meetings Act during its meeting last week.

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. 

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.

Marty Decole Cole Wagner Alabama News
Former ALSDE government relations employee and Ainsworth aide pleads not guilty to child sex abuse

Marty Decole "Cole" Wagner, Alabama State Department of Education government relations employee and former aide to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a child under 12.

Payton Thorne Alabama News
Hugh Freeze names Payton Thorne as Auburn's starting quarterback

With just over two weeks until kickoff, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze announced that Payton Thorne would be the starting quarterback for the Tigers.

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.

Helena Alabama News
Judge sets new vote date for Helena annexation of Fire District during court battle with Hoover

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge set a new date for an annexation vote in the Indian Ford Fire District, which was the source of a court battle between the cities of Hoover and Helena.

Grady Wilkes Alabama News
Former soldier faces death penalty after capital murder conviction of Auburn police officer

A former soldier was found guilty of capital murder in the May 19, 2019 killing of Auburn Police officer William Buechner. Grady Wilkes, 33, now faces the death penalty.

Tua Tagovailoa Alabama News
Former Tide star Tagovailoa praises 'Sound of Freedom' — 'You guys should watch that'

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday urged others to watch the "Sound of Freedom," a hit film that tells the story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who quit his job after failing to get clearance to save children from sex traffickers in Colombia.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Reed mum on possible congressional run as mayoral election nears, draws ire of Alabama Democrats

As the municipal election draws closer, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed remains noncommittal on a possible congressional run.

Empty Church Alabama News
Allen Keller: America seems to be abandoning nationhood and Christianity

If we are at war against Russia because of nationhood and Christianity, as Macgregor said, then we should stop supporting the war in Ukraine. We cannot expect God to bless our country if we do otherwise.

alabama power rainbow city meeting Alabama News
Residents near Chandler Mountain feel they’re ‘being held hostage by Alabama Power’

Not long after Alabama Power announced plans to build a new hydroelectric facility on Chandler Mountain, residents nearby became concerned. Fran Summerlin led the charge by creating Save Chandler Mountain, an organization with around 3,500 participants calling on the project to be stopped.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Group fighting to remove sexually explicit library books decries continued funding of Prattville library

Recently Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced the city budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which included $355,000 for the Prattville-Autauga Library, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding its inclusion of sexually explicit children’s books.

Mococommission Alabama News
Montgomery County Commission hires new lobbying firm

Members of the Montgomery County Commission approved a new government affairs contract with the Jones Group at a Tuesday meeting. 

First Previous 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 Next Last