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Matt Anderson takes top NASA leadership role tied to Huntsville's SLS program
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (466+ words) Matt Anderson was officially sworn in Thursday as NASA's 16th deputy administrator, stepping into a leadership role that carries major implications for Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's work on the Space Launch System rocket program. Anderson took the oath…...
Governor Ivey launches 2026 Summer Reading Challenge for Alabama students
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (224+ words) Summer is coming, schools are closing, and the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin. Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to take part in the annual challenge while learning more about the nation's…...
Orange Beach pirate theater proposal pulled from agenda after resident backlash
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (515+ words) Intense public backlash appears to have at least temporarily slowed plans for a proposed Dolly Parton Pirates Voyage Dinner Theater in Orange Beach after the project's Planned Unit Development request was pulled from this week's Orange Beach Planning Commission agenda....
The Lodge at Gulf State Park unveils massive new family pool ahead of summer season
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (188+ words) Gulf Coast beach vacationers'just got another huge reason to visit The Lodge at Gulf State Park'this summer. According to a post from their Instagram account, the resort has just opened up a brand new pool with some absolutely incredible features…...
David Rainer: Nicolaisen crowned champion at Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1157+ words) Four of the best chefs in Alabama showcased their extensive culinary skills this week at the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf in Orange Beach to win a chance to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off this…...
Steve Flowers: Representative David Faulkner " a case study in effectiveness
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (154+ words) In addition, Faulkner an urban legislator became the hero and darling of the Alabama Farmers Federation when he sponsored and was the stalwart leader in the House of Representatives for passage of the Alabama Farmers Federation Health Plan in the…...
Fourteen Republicans qualify for Alabama's special congressional primaries in redistricted seats
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (211+ words) The Alabama Republican Party closed major-party qualifying today at 5 p. m. , and the final list is in for the special congressional primary elections across four redistricted districts. The elections stem from a major victory for Alabama Republicans. Following the U. S. Supreme Court's decision…...
'I'm not perfect': U. S. Senate race heats up as Moore, Hudson trade blows on faith and conservatism
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (294+ words) The contest for Alabama's open U. S. Senate seat has been intensifying as the race heads toward a runoff in June. Candidate Jared Hudson has come out swinging hard against his opponent, U. S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), but the congressman says he's not…...
Primary elections, can Democrats hold the SEC hostage, and more on Alabama Politics This Week. ..
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (77+ words) What were the big surprises of Alabama's primary elections? Who is in control of their primary runoff for U. S. Senator, AG, and Lt. Gov. ? Could Democrats have made a worse decision than targeting the SEC sports in the South? We break…...
Cam Hunt defeats Lee County sheriff who fired him: "No one should be threatened or silenced
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (553+ words) The deputy he fired came back and took his badge. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, who held the office for 28 years without a serious challenge, was defeated Tuesday by Cam Hunt, the Marine veteran Jones terminated last October for daring…...