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HUNTSVILLE - Congressman Dale Strong has officially qualified for reelection, setting the stage for a new campaign cycle in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Strong, who was first elected to Congress in 2022, enters the race emphasizing continuity, conservative governance, and the district's growing national profile as a hub for defense, aerospace, and technological innovation. Strong filed his qualifying paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party as the 2026 election cycle begins to take...
MONTGOMERY – Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart has appointed retired Circuit Judge Allen T. Jolley as a visiting judge to preside over State of Alabama v. William Chase Johnson in Macon County Circuit Court, marking the implementation of the Speedy Trial Act which was passed by the Alabama Legislature last year. Johnson is charged with capital murder in the November 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff John "Big John" Williams at a Hayneville gas station. Attorney General Marshall's Office...
Absolutely, Brandon - here's a polished, newsroom‑ready article crafted for Alabama readers and suitable for publication or outreach. Rodney Walker Praises Appointment of Alabama Agriculture Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee Montgomery, Ala. - Rodney Walker, a lifelong Alabama cattle farmer and candidate for the United States Senate, is applauding the appointment of five Alabama agricultural leaders to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) State C...
January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it a criminal offense to clone a human being in the state of Alabama. House Bill 111 (HB111) is sponsored by by Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville). "This is the anticloning bill that I brought last year," Rigsby explained. Rigsby said that we have not yet successfully cloned a human being, but as quickly as science is progressing it is a possibility in the near future. This bil...
UPDATED: 5:35 p.m. January 23 - With just 8 hours left in candidate qualifying more candidates are stepping up to make their claim to represent the Alabama Republican Party in federal and state elections. The Senate field of candidates has grown to seven, there is competition in four of the five Republican held congressional seats, and Tommy Tuberville faces two qualified Republican primary opponents. The U.S. Senate race is wide open with no clear frontrunner and only one candidate who has ever...
Thursday January 22, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama's medical cannabis program reached another operational milestone this week as state regulators issued three new medical cannabis dispensary licenses and approved five physicians to certify patients for participation in the program. The announcements mark continued progress in the implementation of the Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act, which legalized medical cannabis in Alabama and placed oversight authority with the Alabama Medical...
MONTGOMERY - Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has officially qualified to run for governor of Alabama, immediately becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race and setting the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched gubernatorial contests in the country. Jones filed his paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, formally placing his name on the Democratic primary ballot and confirming months of speculation about his political future. Jones, who...
In a dramatic turn of events on the world stage, President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a "future framework" deal concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region - a development that follows weeks of escalating tensions, tariff threats, and international pushback. The agreement, negotiated during high‑level meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos, marks a significant shift from earlier rhetoric about acquiring the Danish territory outright. The deal, w...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate convened Tuesday afternoon for a packed legislative session that saw movement on major budget proposals, education reforms, and public safety initiatives as lawmakers entered Day 4 of the 2026 Regular Session. Held at 3:30 p.m. in the State House, the meeting marked a pivotal moment in the early legislative calendar, with senators debating and advancing bills that touch nearly every corner of Alabama life - from school funding and infrastructure to criminal...
January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday morning, January 21, to review and advance a slate of bills addressing criminal justice, civil rights, juvenile proceedings, and guardianship reforms. The meeting, held at 8:30 a.m. in the State House, marked a significant step in shaping the legal landscape for Alabama families, victims, and vulnerable populations. Chaired by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the committee heard testimony and debated six...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - January 21, 2026. - The Alabama House Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday afternoon for a packed 1:30 p.m. meeting that brought forward one of the most sweeping collections of criminal justice, juvenile, and civil law proposals of the 2026 Regular Session. Over a dozen bills were placed on the agenda, many of them addressing high‑impact issues such as violent crime penalties, juvenile reporting requirements, human trafficking, immigration enforcement, and protections for p...
January 22, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama voters may soon see a major reduction in unwanted phone calls thanks to new legislation introduced by Rep. Jamie Kiel (R‑Russellville). House Bill 67, filed for consideration in the 2026 Regular Session, targets one of the lesser‑known sources of spam and nuisance calls: the state's publicly available voter list. Under current Alabama law, a voter's phone number is included in the voter file that can be legally purchased by campaigns, political org...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Two of Representative Gary Palmer's priority bills-one focused on public safety and the other on national security-cleared a major hurdle this week as the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced both measures during a full committee markup. Palmer Scores Committee Wins on Public Safety and National Security Representative Gary Palmer (AL‑06) saw two of his bills move forward in Congress after the Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2076, Lulu's Law, a...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a new round of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution will take place in Baldwin County beginning January 26 and continuing through February 2. The effort, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA‑WS), will involve the placement of approximately 2,520 vaccine baits across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding communities. The initiative is part of a long‑running, multi‑agency strat...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) is celebrating new momentum for Lulu's Law after the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously to advance the bipartisan measure to the House floor. The legislation is named in honor of 16‑year‑old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a devastating shark attack in June 2024 and has since become a symbol of resilience and advocacy for improved public safety. Lulu's Law would direct the Federal Communications Com...
January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House Education Policy Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a wide‑ranging meeting that placed early childhood development, teacher retention, university governance, and school personnel transparency at the center of legislative debate. The committee reviewed four bills-HB78, HB122, HB164, and HB225-each targeting a different layer of Alabama's education system, from preschool classrooms to university boardrooms. The m...
The Alabama House State Government Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a focused but consequential meeting that placed several structural and administrative bills on the table. Streamed live by The Alabama Channel, the session highlighted a series of proposals aimed at tightening executive oversight, clarifying state authority, and updating long‑standing administrative frameworks. Though the meeting carried no formal description beyond its agenda, the legislation u...
On January 23, 2026, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Senator Tommy Tuberville to be the next Governor of Alabama, issuing a full-throated statement on Truth Social that praised Tuberville's leadership, loyalty, and record of service. "I was proud to endorse 'Coach' when he ran for the Senate in 2020, and am honored to do so again," Trump wrote. "I'd love to keep him as a Senator, because he was great, but he wants to be the Governor in the State he loves, and that's OK with me! Tommy...
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has approved one of the most sweeping structural changes in its history - a full separation of public and private schools for postseason play beginning in the fall of 2026. While regular‑season matchups between public and private schools will still be allowed, the road to a state championship will now run on two entirely different tracks. This decision reshapes competitive balance, alters long‑standing traditions, and raises new questions for...
HOOVER - Ken McFeeters officially qualified this morning to run for Governor of Alabama as a Republican, entering the 2026 race with a platform he describes as rooted in "freedom, virtue, and truth" and aimed squarely at challenging what he calls "growing oppression, division, and fear" perpetuated by government and media institutions. McFeeters, a political outsider with a grassroots message, says the Republican primary will offer voters a clear choice about the future of Alabama. His campaign...
MONTGOMERY - Dakarai Larriett officially qualified this week to run for the United States Senate in Alabama as a Democrat, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to challenge Republican dominance in the state's federal delegation. Larriett's campaign emphasizes economic justice, civil rights, and restoring trust in government institutions. His entry into the race sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary, with Larriett positioning himself as a voice for working families, rural...
MONTGOMERY - Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley officially qualified today to run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded and competitive Republican field ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. His entry adds another high‑profile name to a race already drawing significant statewide attention. Tankersley, a physician and longtime conservative advocate, is positioning himself as a candidate focused on integrity, constitutional governance, and strengthening Alabama's future. His campaign is e...
Federal transportation funding, CDL enforcement, and capacity signals are reshaping the freight market for 2026 While many supply chain leaders focused on the peak shopping season, holiday sales, and returns, transportation policy and freight market dynamics continued to move quickly. Over the past month, a series of announcements from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), along with emerging capacity signals in the trucking market, point to a more regulated, infrastructure-heavy, and...
SFIO CRACHO // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of Jan. 22, 2025. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest billi...
HOOVER - Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl officially qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor today, adding one of the state's most recognizable GOP figures to an already crowded 2026 Republican primary. His entry reshapes the dynamics of the race and brings a high‑profile party leader directly onto the ballot. Wahl, who has served as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party since 2021, is widely known for his organizational work, grassroots outreach, and role in shaping the p...
