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Sidwell hosts campaign kickoff event in Daphne on Veterans Day

Austin Sidwell, a former Air Force major, is set to official launch his 2026 campaign.
November 11, 2025

By the numbers: What if King runs for AL-2?

Congresswoman Martha Roby recently announced her retirement as the representative for the Second Congressional District leaving an opening that others hope to fill. Persistent rumors around Montgomery — stretching into the Wiregrass — suggest that former Attorney General Troy King will run for the vacant U.S. House seat. Reportedly, King is consulting friends and family … Continued
August 27, 2019

Ivey announces record tourism growth in Alabama

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced record-breaking tourism statistics for 2018. The tourism industry attracted 27.7 million visitors in 2018, a million more than ever before. “We are excited our tourism industry grew by 8.5 percent in 2018, and we are proud to welcome millions of visitors to every region of our state, from the … Continued
May 21, 2019

Jo Bonner comes to Montgomery

Gov. Kay Ivey has just announced that former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner is joining her staff as “senior advisor.” In my opinion, this is great news for the people of Alabama. I have known Jo since 1982. And if I could sum him up in just one word, it would be GENUINE. What you see … Continued
December 5, 2018

Shelby discusses disaster assistance for the Wiregrass with Trump

Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby said Thursday that President Donald Trump “agreed to help” with assistance for those affected by Hurricane Michael in Alabama’s Wiregrass region. Shelby tweeted Thursday that he spoke with Trump about the need for assistance after Michael devastated portions of Southeast Alabama in early October. “During my meeting with @POTUS, … Continued
November 16, 2018

Alabama’s cotton farmers lose $100 million while Timberland owners suffer nearly $20 million loss from Hurricane Michael

Farmers and forestland owners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas were severely impacted by Hurricane Michael. Most of Alabama was spared the damage that our neighbors in Florida and Georgia suffered, but the Wiregrass and particularly Houston County in southeast Alabama was not so lucky. Preliminary estimates from helicopter show heavy damage to the … Continued
October 25, 2018