RODNEY WALKER, a diverse Alabama entrepreneur who lives near Lineville, Alabama was a guest during Auburns Voice Production of Citizen in Profile. He talks about his family, his love for Alabama , his love for the people of Alabama, his businesses and will be offering his experience, and foresight in going after the office for the US Senator for Alabama. Rodney converse about such important topics that effect Alabama present and future such as ownership by foreign entities l

Editorial by Drew Smith Republican candidate for Lee County Sheriff Cam Hunt personally hand delivered several public records requests to the Lee County Sheriff's Office on February 19th. On March 6th the LCSO issued a written response acknowledging receipt of the requests and invoked a 45 business day extension as permitted under Alabama law. In a public statement released by the LCSO in regards to the records requests, the requests were characterized as large in scope and

Montgomery, Alabama — April 3, 2026 In a disgraceful display of legislative weakness and corporate favoritism, the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday sent a hollowed-out shell of House Bill 475 to Governor Kay Ivey's desk — a bill that once promised real relief from sky-high electricity rates but now stands as little more than a thinly veiled protection racket for the state's powerful utility monopoly. What began as a bold consumer protection measure under the leadership of Rep

Media Contact:    Cam Hunt for Sheriff Campaign   Lee County, Alabama            camhuntforsheriff@gmail.com LEE COUNTY, Ala. — Cam Hunt, candidate for Lee County Sheriff, announced today that he  has received the endorsement of the Lee County Farmers Federation, a leading voice for  farmers, landowners, and rural communities throughout the county.  “We are excited about Cam Hunt’s candidacy and know he is qualified for the job and ready  to accept the challeng

March 13, 2026 Editor's Note: Complaint Details Coordinated $84,000 from Billionaire Anderson Family, Wall Street Contributions, and Systematic Use of Runoff Designations Before Any Primary Has Occurred HOOVER, Ala. — Dr. Dale Shelton Deas, Jr., MD, Republican candidate for the United States Senate in Alabama, has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against fellow candidate Jared Hudson and his principal campaign committee, Hudson for Alabama

A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge confirmed Wednesday that Morgan Murphy’s name must remain on the May 19th Republican primary ballot for U.S. Senate after he improperly submitted notice of withdrawal from the race. The ruling came after a lawsuit was filed March 11, 2026, challenging whether Murphy’s name should appear on the ballot. After hearing the matter, Judge James Anderson determined that the Secretary of State and other election officials acted in accordance wi

Sharetá Collins March 12, 2026 Montgomery, AL – Energy Alabama is disappointed by the Senate passage of SB 360. We believe Alabamians want to preserve their voice and the power of their vote for utility regulators. Alabamians are looking for legislation that will meaningfully reduce their utility bills as fast as possible. The House has not yet voted on SB 360, and there is still time to get this right. We urge every Alabamian who wants real reform to contact their House rep

The Alabama Republican Assembly Board of Directors Conference March 11, 2026 Resolution Rejecting Alabama Senate Bill 360 "Power to the People Act," as a risky move that undermines utility regulation and equal representation for Alabamians.  WHEREAS , Senate Bill 360, hastily introduced on March 10, 2026, and misleadingly titled the "Power to the People Act," represents the most radical and disruptive overhaul of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) in over a century b

https://1819news.com/news/item/blue-cross-modernization-bill-debated-in-house-public-hearing Here are problems: Moving the assets to a loosely regulated holding company allows for BCBS to generate profits from buying new assets and pocket all the profits into their own pockets with YOUR PREMIUMS. With rising premiums each year and loss of coverage, this bill does nothing to reduce premium, expand care, or improve payments to providers. Finally, North Carolina Department of In

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has introduced legislation this session to provide for the creation of a holding company for many of their assets that  are presently restricted by the Department of Insurance to move or use for for profit ventures. This structure has been in place for years to protect the people of Alabama from the use of their own premiums for ventures that have nothing to do with provision of care, paying claims, or providing a buffer for potential cat

Monday, February 2, 2026 OPELIKA, ALA. — BamaCarry and the National Association for Gun Rights PAC announced their joint endorsement of Cam Hunt for Lee County Sheriff in the 2026 election, citing his unwavering commitment to the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding citizens. Hunt, a former Auburn University graduate, Marine, and deputy sheriff, has earned the support of Alabama’s leading gun rights organizations for his opposition to gun control policies and his fi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2026 Cam Hunt Officially Qualifies for Lee County Sheriff Lee County, AL — Cam Hunt has submitted his qualification paper as a candidate for Lee County Sheriff, taking the next formal step in his campaign to bring principled, accountable leadership to the Sheriff’s Office. A lifelong Lee County resident, Marine Corps veteran, and experienced law-enforcement professional, Hunt’s campaign is built on the core values of Justice, Liberty, and

December 23, 2025 In the face of significant premium hikes, coverage denials and ailing hospitals , calls for transparency of health insurers in Alabama are steadily increasing in volume and consistency. Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance (AIPA) supports these calls for transparency in the name of fair pay rates for healthcare providers and low costs for consumers and taxpayers. Since its inception, AIPA has advocated for transparency of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) prac

December 4, 2025 The Mitchell House 357 West Columbus Street Dadeville, Alabama Doors will open at 5:00 PM. Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. All payments ($30 per person or $300 per table) should be made to John Rice by December 2. Menu : Chicken Piccata                             Zuppa Toscana Angel Hair Pasta                            Garlic Bread Roasted Vegetable Medley           Banana Pudding Salad                                               Drinks

Originally appeared on the Alabama Department of Insurance website https://aldoi.gov/currentnewsitem.aspx?ID=1341 Contact:  Jennifer Bowen (334) 269-3550 11/19/2025 The Alabama Department of Insurance welcomes Kelli Littlejohn Newman, Pharm.D., to lead the Department’s newly established Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Compliance Division, effective December 16. The Division was created to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, passed

Downtown Moratorium or Complete overhaul: “After decades of neglect “ These hideous downtown Auburn Skyscrapers as I call them are dotted from North Gay Street, to West Glenn, to Genelda Ave, and to West Magnolia. Many of these student housing complexes are already managed by Auburn University. Then why the heck did the University not put them on their property instead of downtown property. This has made Auburn just another cookie cutter city instead of a creative and unique

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    CONTACT INFORMATION:   Sachs Media  Sarah Jenkins  SJenkins@sachsmedia.com   Rural Renaissance Roadshow Coming to Opelika, AL November 10-12 Andrew Freear, head of Auburn University’s Rural Studio, to deliver  Opening Keynote on Design for Resilience  OPELIKA, AL - The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow is coming to Opelika, Alabama, November 10-12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation focused  on rural resilience in energ

November 5, 2025 Fall is upon us, bringing cool nights and busy schedules as we plan tailgate parties, Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas parties. This year, the hardworking staff at Alabama Department of Insurance (DOI) are busy with a very different task, addressing a threat to healthcare in our state. The final provisions of SB252, The Community Pharmacy Relief Act, took effect on October 1, mandating that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) pay independent pharmacies in Alaba