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April 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA's Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions. "Agricultural research in the United States has long supported the development of practical solutions that improve farm and ranch productivity while...
April 8, 2026 - U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released today by the National Corn Growers Association. Findings from two nationwide surveys conducted in late March reveal that while many growers secured fertilizer supplies for the 2026 crop before recent global disruptions intensified, anxiety about fertilizer pricing and availability is...
April 9, 2026 - AUBURN, Alabama - International soccer giant and current World Champion Argentina will meet Iceland on Tuesday, June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 p.m. CT. The match, part of Road to 26 presented by Turkish Airlines, leading up to the World Cup in North America this summer, will be the first international soccer game in the history of one of college football's most iconic venues. "To have the reigning FIFA World Cup champions choose Auburn as the site of their last match...
March 28, 2026 - OPP, Ala. - Participation in the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo from March 27-29, 2026 offered a valuable opportunity to spend time with the people who are the backbone of South Alabama and the Wiregrass. The longstanding event continues to showcase the best of our communities and brings together families, local businesses, and visitors from across the region in a way that highlights our traditions as well as economic potential. Throughout the weekend, I had the chance to hear directly...
Hoover, AL - The Young Republicans Federation of Alabama will host a Republican U.S. Senate candidate forum on Wednesday, April 8, at Brock's Gap Brewing Company in Hoover. A meet-and-greet with the candidates will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the forum at 7:00 p.m. The five confirmed participants are Congressman Barry Moore, Jared Hudson, Rodney Walker, Dale Deas Jr. and Seth Burton. The forum will feature a unique, interactive game-style format designed to create a more engaging...
April 4, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Today, Congressman Barry Moore published a list of 56 county coordinators from Mobile to Muscle Shoals in his race for U.S. Senate. "I've always been the grassroots conservative candidate," said Barry Moore. "We've got a great team of volunteers and leaders backing our campaign, and I'm proud to have earned their trust. Just like President Trump, they're backing me because I will never waver in defense of Alabama or our conservative principles." This is the l...
April 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amid growing legal chaos and financial pressures threatening athletic programs, the future of college sports is under serious threat. That is why, in response to calls from athletes, universities, and fans across the country, President Trump took decisive action by signing an urgent Executive Order to protect college sports, an essential American institution that supports over 500,000 student-athletes, drives local economies, provides nearly $4 billion in...
As both a community member and a former administrator at the Northeast Alabama Medical Center, I have deep concerns about the payment levels that The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) program proposed for Medicare Advantage. This would have disastrous impacts on Alabama's at-risk citizens. Seniors and those living with disabilities depend on this respected and successful program for their healthcare needs, from basic doctor appointments to specialist care and preventive services. No...
March 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama House Democrats this week introduced a legislative package designed to protect Alabama businesses and provide relief from the ongoing impacts of the Trump administration's destructive tariffs and trade wars. The Alabama Tariff Relief Act aims to help a wide range of industries manage business disruptions through incentives and strategies to enhance domestic sourcing and stockpiling, modernize logistics, strengthen supply chains, and build resilience....
March 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Alabama League of Municipalities recognized U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Sen. Katie Britt as recipients of the 2026 Hometown Hero Award during a breakfast panel and meeting at the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference. The League presents the Hometown Hero Award each year to leaders who demonstrate a steady commitment to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life for local residents. Tuberville and Britt were r...
Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton has sponsored a piece of legislation that will revolutionize how ambulance services are paid. Currently, if an ambulance is called and after treatment the person refuses to go to the emergency room, the ambulance service is not paid even if they rendered care on site. Also, if insurance does not cover the cost of the ride, patients received "surprise bills" for the remaining portion. If SB269 passes the House, beginning January 1, 2027, ambulances...
In the State of the Union speech Tuesday night, President Trump recognized that there is a problem with rising power bills, and he announced one big step to protect consumers from rising electric bills caused by data centers going up in Alabama and across the nation. He did not address plans to vet the centers and protect local communities from other problems caused by the locations of the centers. Also, he has not yet addressed problems caused by solar farms, carbon capture and other high-tech...
March 10, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Today, the Alabama Grocers Association endorsed Barry Moore for United States Senate. "America's grocery industry depends on strong supply chains, sensible regulation, and leaders who understand how federal policy affects families at the checkout counter," said Ellie Taylor, President/CEO of the Alabama Grocers Association. "Through his work on the House Agriculture Committee and his support for farmers and small businesses, Congressman Barry Moore has d...
On Monday, NASA announced Bradley Flick, director of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, will retire Thursday, March 19, after a nearly 40-year career advancing aeronautics and flight research. Flick began his NASA journey in 1986 as a flight systems engineer and rose through the ranks to lead the center. His career spanned historic achievements by NASA, bookended by the groundbreaking X‑29 forward-swept wing aircraft and the first flight of the X‑59 quiet super...
February 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) announced on Tuesday that has filed legislation to revise Alabama's child abuse and neglect central registry procedures, establish new due process protections, and require additional oversight and training within the Department of Human Resources. Paschal said the proposal is intended to strengthen child protection efforts while ensuring investigations are handled consistently and in accordance with constitutional...
He was a pyrotechnic guitar player on a level with Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman and Eric Clapton – maybe higher. Also, different. Travis Wammack of Tuscumbia, Alabama died Friday at age 81 after declining health. He had played guitar and sang and performed as long as he could. 69 years. Arrangements will be announced. Prayers for his wife Mitzi, family and many friends and fans. Travis was one of the few folks who got to have his "celebration of life" while he was still alive and could attend a...
During Black History Month, the Dallas County Health Department will honor a living legend and the first African American nurse to work there. The Vera Jenkins Booker Community Room will be dedicated at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. "Mrs. Vera Booker was a trailblazer in the healthcare profession. She was the first African American nurse at the health department. She inspired many nurses, especially coming from a marginalized community, and let them know that they can be nurses and they...
As someone who works every day in security and risk management, I’ve learned that one-size-fits-all solutions rarely work. Whether we’re talking about public safety, private security, or regulatory policy, decisions are most effective when they’re made close to the communities they affect. That’s why Alabama, not the federal government, should decide if and how sports betting is handled in our state. Alabama does not currently permit legal, online sports betting through state-licensed operators. That choice reflects our laws, our culture...
In communities across Alabama, families rely on community banks to help them buy their first home, start a business, or weather a tough season. Those deposits don't disappear into a national system. They're reinvested right back into the places we live. Community banking works because it's built on trust, relationships, and a shared commitment to local progress. When I served as a community bank president, I spent my time listening to customers, visiting local businesses, and helping tell the...
Honoring a leader whose devotion to God, family, and the unborn transformed Alabama's moral and political landscape Alabama lost a great man this month-a man whose leadership, convictions, and Christian faith helped shape the moral and political landscape of our state for decades. To know John was to witness a man of purpose and discipline, anchored in Scripture and committed to serving God, his family, and the people of Alabama. His voice carried influence not because it was loud, but because...
When someone comes through the doors of a hospital emergency department, it is often one of the worst days of their life – a heart attack, a stroke, a serious injury, a child struggling to breathe. In those moments, no one is thinking about staffing models or regulations. They are thinking about one thing: Is there a doctor here who can help me right now? Most Alabamians assume the answer is yes. They would be surprised to learn that, under current law, that assumption is not always correct. S...
Our faith teaches us to care for the vulnerable and to help our neighbors build lives of dignity, independence, and hope. As the founder of Ransom Ministries, I have seen what happens when people are given not just charity, but opportunity - especially when it comes to their health. In our work, we regularly support individuals and families who are struggling to access basic healthcare. Most people don't want handouts. They want the tools to care for themselves, stay healthy, and remain independ...
President Donald Trump is right about fentanyl, the border, and confronting threats early, and the cost of ignoring that truth is measured in dead American children. As a Navy SEAL, I learned a lesson that is written in blood and my memory, not theory or politics. Threats are far cheaper to stop early than to fight later, when lives are already lost and families are already grieving. That lesson applies just as clearly to national security today as it did when I was on the battlefield. Fentanyl...
Dec. 23, 2025 - FLORIDA - Jan. 2026 marine fisheries seasonal closures Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish closes in Gulf state waters Jan. 1 Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1. Harvest will open on March 1, 2026. To learn more about current recreational triggerfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click "Recreational Regulations," "Reef Fish" and "Triggerfish" or download the Fish Rules App. Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper...
December 11, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issued three of the four statutorily required dispensary licenses to in-state businesses earlier today. The Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act tasked the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission with issuing dispensary licenses to qualified operators across the state. These licenses authorize approved companies to sell regulated medical cannabis products, including oils, capsules, topicals, and other permitted forms,...
