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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the winners of the 2025 Safe School Awards. The selection process featured a comprehensive four phase application and review process by highly educated judges who have skill and knowledge in school safety trends. Nine schools from across the State of Alabama were selected to receive the Safe School Award, the highest achievement. Attorney General Marshall will visit each school to present their award in person. "Through the A...
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...
How business insurance can help protect you from snow, hail and winter storm damage Winter storms can reduce foot traffic to a brick and mortar retail business. There’s also supply chain disruptions, power outages, property damage, spoiled inventory and more to consider during the winter months. And yet, according to an ERGO NEXT survey, more than half of small business owner respondents admitted that they don’t feel adequately insured. 48% of restaurant owners alone reported winter wea...
The average savings account balance in the US: Here’s how much Americans have in the bank The typical American household has $8,000 in its bank account, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, carried out in 2022. That’s the median transaction account balance as of 2022, which includes savings, checking, money market, call accounts, and prepaid debit cards. The average balance in those bank accounts among American households is $62,410. Despite the m...
January 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6 billion, the highest annual total in state history, along with 9,388 new job commitments. "Alabama's economy is riding a wave of h...
January 19, 2026 - TALLAPOOSA COUNTY - In a move that has stirred both support and debate across Tallapoosa County, Republican candidate Robert McCollum has unveiled an ambitious proposal to phase out property taxes if elected as District 4 County Commissioner. The plan, which fundamentally changes how property taxes are collected, could have far-reaching implications for homeowners, prospective buyers, and the county's fiscal landscape. McCollum's proposal centers on eliminating annual...
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers, the longtime Republican representative for Alabama's Third Congressional District, has officially qualified to seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The announcement, filed at the start of Alabama's 2026 qualifying window, ends months of speculation about Rogers' political future and sets the stage for another high‑profile congressional race in East Alabama. Rogers, first elected in 2002, enters the 2026 cycle as one of Alabama's most senior and i...
The Shelby County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Monday, January 26, offering voters a direct opportunity to hear from the Republicans seeking their party's nomination for the United States Senate. The event, announced by party officials on January 19, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Center, one of Shelby County's most accessible public venues. Party leaders say the forum is designed to give voters meaningful insight into the candidates'...
For decades, the Mobile River Bridge and I‑10 Bayway project has been Alabama's most anticipated - and most delayed - infrastructure undertaking. Now, Alabama's two U.S. Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, are sharpening their focus on accelerating the timeline, arguing that the state and the Gulf Coast economy cannot afford another round of slow‑walking. Their message is simple: the federal government must move faster, and Alabama must be empowered to build sooner. A Project Stuck in...
President Donald J. Trump has sharply escalated his campaign to bring Greenland under U.S. control, transforming what began years ago as an unconventional geopolitical idea into a full‑scale diplomatic confrontation with European allies. Over the past week, Trump has issued a barrage of public statements, tariff threats, and social‑media posts insisting that the United States "needs" Greenland for national security reasons - and signaling he is prepared to use economic pressure, and pot...
Democrat Mark Wheeler has officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama, adding a compelling new voice to a contest that is already drawing statewide and national attention. Wheeler, a chemist from Heflin with deep roots in east Alabama, enters the Democratic primary with a platform centered on economic fairness, health care access, and government transparency - themes he says reflect the everyday concerns of working families across the state. Wheeler's qualification was...
Will I need to appear in court for a car accident case? You do not always have to go to court after a car accident. In fact, most cases settle well before reaching that point. If the insurance company agrees to pay a fair amount and both sides feel satisfied, you could close your case without filing a lawsuit. However, if you cannot agree on who caused the crash or how much money the claim is worth, a car accident court hearing might be the best way to move forward. Morris, King & Hodge, P.C....
Why ‘being helpful’ is sometimes the worst thing a leader can do Most leaders genuinely want to help. When a problem shows up, they jump in. When someone is stuck, they offer a solution. When deadlines loom, they take work back onto their own plate. It feels responsible. Supportive, even. But research and experience suggest this instinct — while well-intentioned — can quietly undermine trust, ownership, and performance over time. ACT Leadership, in partnership with Brown University School of Pro...
How to meet the new Medicaid work requirement: A state-by-state guide Medicaid is the public health insurance program that covers adults and children from low-income households as well as people of all ages with disabilities. There are 56 Medicaid programs and all are funded, in part, by the federal government. Each state, plus five U.S. territories, and Washington D.C., has its own Medicaid program. Through the Affordable Care Act, 40 states and Washington D.C. have expanded Medicaid coverage....
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the nation prepares to observe National Sanctity of Human Life Day on January 22, 2026, thousands of pro-life advocates are gathering in Washington this week for a series of events commemorating unborn lives and highlighting the ongoing work of the pro-life movement. The week's activities include the 53rd annual March for Life Rally and Faith & Liberty's "America 250 Remembers - Remembering Victims of Roe" memorial and prayer vigil. March for Life Returns to the National...
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