News Update

7. The “Rock the South” festival, dubbed “the biggest party in the South,” is moving from Kalman to Decatur. This transition aims to enhance local attractions and draw in larger audiences, utilizing the festival’s existing land for improved experiences.

6. ALGOP Chairman John Wall believes the party’s recent success in local elections stems from common-sense policies, standing in stark contrast to the national Democratic agenda and that of Alabama’s Democrats.

5. President Donald Trump appointed US District Judge Anna Manasco to oversee the drawing of a new Alabama Senate map as part of an ongoing lawsuit related to the Voting Rights Act, ahead of the 2026 elections. This move comes despite Governor Kay Ivey’s request for the Supreme Court to delay any action on the matter.

4. Montgomery taxpayers are on the hook for significant expenses as Mayor Steven Reed has arranged TV, podcast, and radio spots to promote city initiatives, even though he and his team have often turned down interview requests.

3. Newly elected Governor and National Championship-winning coach, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), has called on Hamas to accept Trump’s peace plan concerning Gaza and Israel.

2. Senator Tuberville, who recently won the Governor’s National Championship, supports deploying the National Guard to urban areas grappling with crime. This strategy aims to provide federal support to cities like Birmingham and Montgomery, especially as some mayors and governors explore options to curb crime in their communities.

1. Government shutdowns are continuing, with no clear resolution in sight. On day three of the closure, Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) remarked that if Democrats would agree to a simple resolution to fund the government, the shutdown could end immediately. Various media outlets and political figures have criticized each other’s actions, complicating the situation further.