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Alabama's Democrat members of congress, Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures, should square off to see who gets two more years in D. C.
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (208+ words) Alabama's congressional map chaos may not be over yet. After a federal court forced a redraw that led to a dramatic 2024 showdown between Barry Moore and Jerry Carl, the political landscape appears to be shifting again. Now, with AL-02 moving…...
NBA legend Magic Johnson delivers commencement addresses at two Alabama HBCUs
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (195+ words) Two Alabama HBCUs had the pleasure of being joined by one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game this past week for their graduation commencement ceremonies. As he shared on his Instagram, NBA Hall of Famer…...
U. S. Sen. Britt pushes Clarity Act through Banking Committee, torches Biden-era crypto crackdown: 'A Gensler regime can never be repeated"
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (404+ words) U. S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) voted to push the Clarity Act through the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, advancing the most sweeping digital asset regulation bill in American history and delivering a sharp rebuke to the Biden-era crackdown she vowed to…...
Mitchell campaign releases video of former officer targeting Robertson: 'She fought to uphold my conviction"
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (185+ words) The Jay Mitchell campaign for AG released a new video featuring former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith, who targeted rival candidate Katherine Robertson over her role in his case while serving as chief counsel in the attorney general's office....
Tuberville: 'One hundred percent' Alabama will pursue 7-0 map under his governorship - Yellowhammer News
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (352+ words) U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) revealed Wednesday he pushed for a 7-0 redistricting map during last week's special session but settled for the 6-1 Livingston Plan after the calendar ran out. "One hundred percent," Tuberville said when asked on "The Jeff Poor Show…...
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls Justice Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' over redistricting ruling
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (293+ words) State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) went on a vile rant against U. S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas because of his recent vote in the redistricting case. Thomas agreed with the majority in Louisiana v. Callais, ruling that the intentional creation of a…...
SEC remains only conference pushing back as Big 12, ACC support 24-team CFP expansion
17+ hour ago (349+ words) Radical change has become almost a daily occurrence in today's day and age of college football, whether it be NIL issues, the transfer portal or conference re-alignment. By far the most contentious situation over the last couple of years though…...
7 Things: Iran and economic issues in Trump-Xi summit, tons of redistricting moves, and more. ..
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (330+ words) 7. Legislative Services Agency Director Othni Lathram'says'that a PAC attack ad claiming an Alabama lawmaker supported free college for illegal immigrants was false, prompting the lawmaker to send a cease-and-desist letter demanding that the group stop making the misleading claims, but…...
Former Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett named executive director of Alabama Medical Association
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (301+ words) Vernon Barnett, a well-known public servant to the people of Alabama, has been named the new executive director of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Barnett will officially step into the role on May 18, succeeding Mark Jackson, who…...
Graham Hodges op-ed: How Alabama leaders can stop predatory gambling
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (472+ words) Sports gambling is everywhere, especially on our college campuses. Any student will tell you that. If you turn on ESPN, get on X, or listen to a sports podcast, all you hear is "What's the line?" It's so prevalent that…...