Activist departs, leading to a direct farewell from Tarrant City Council and Mayor at last meeting
During a Tarrant City Council meeting on Monday night, a long-time resident voiced her frustrations with city leaders, urging them to educate themselves on local government practices. Jackie Beltein, known for her outspoken nature, took to the public comment segment to express her disappointment, feeling that the dysfunction she observed provided more insight into governance […]
Two legislators are resigning, leading to intriguing contests ahead.
Alabama Lawmakers Resign Two Republican lawmakers from Alabama have announced their resignations. Rep. Debbie Wood and state legislator Tom Butler stated this week that they will not seek re-election in 2026. Wood mentioned to the Alabama Daily News that she will be stepping down by the end of July due to relocating outside her district. […]
L.A.’s leading prosecutor brings back ‘normalcy.’ Will it endure with Trump in office?
Last month, President Trump sent the National Guard to Los Angeles County in response to protests against immigrant raids, asserting that lawlessness necessitated the deployment. Shortly after, LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman appeared before the media to discuss charges against individuals accused of attacking police during those protests. While he refrained from mentioning Trump […]
Competition heats up for Alabama Secretary of State in 2026, with Dobson leading in fundraising.
Alabama Secretary of State Race Heats Up Last week, the race for the Secretary of State in Alabama became more competitive with the entry of former Congressional candidate Karolene Dobson, who will challenge Andrew Sorrell, who previously had no opponents. Currently, Sorrell holds the position of state auditor and reported having $313,869.57 in cash as […]
2025 Power & Influence: 30-21 – Leading political figures in Alabama
Power and Influence: 2025 Top 50 List The 2025 edition of Power and Influence recognizes the individuals shaping Montgomery’s political landscape. This marks the 13th year of the list, which, I believe, is more relevant than ever. With the critical 2026 election cycle on the horizon, those featured are gearing up to support their districts […]
2025 Power and Influence: Leading 10
2025 Power and Influence Top 50 List The 2025 edition of the Power and Influence Top 50 List from Yellow Hammer News is here. This annual index, which is straightforward and comprehensive, highlights individuals who significantly impact Montgomery. It’s the 13th edition, and if anything, the stakes are higher this time around. As we gear […]
Fake, potentially AI-created references put a leading Alabama prison attorney in trouble
Federal Judge Orders Attorneys to Court Over Potential Sanctions A federal judge has summoned several attorneys, including William Lansford from Butler Snow LLP, to appear in court to discuss why they shouldn’t face sanctions for submitting legal claims that might have included fabricated citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued this order following a case […]
‘Leading Candidate’: Harry Enten Hints at Which Trump May Excel in NC Senate GOP Primary
Lara Trump Considering North Carolina Senate Run On Monday, CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten shared some insights on “Anderson Cooper 360.” He noted that Lara Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, is looking to lead the North Carolina GOP Senate. Republican Senator Tom Tillis from North Carolina announced on Sunday that he will not seek […]
Alabama’s leading school districts in the 2025 Niche report: Homewood takes first place
A new report from Niche has identified Alabama’s highest-performing school districts for 2025. The rankings evaluated 143 school systems across the state, focusing on various criteria such as academic performance, teacher effectiveness, graduation rates, and the overall student experience. In this year’s rankings, Homewood City Schools emerged as the top district, followed closely by Madison […]
Did Auburn propose $8 million to attract the SEC’s leading quarterback?
Auburn seems to have actively pursued one of the premier quarterbacks in the SEC this offseason. New reports indicate that the Tigers might have played a role in South Carolina’s substantial transfer offer to Lanoris Sellers. As detailed by Athletic South Carolina Bruce Feldman, Sellers established himself as a standout quarterback not just in the […]
