Mayor of Trussville, Buddy Choat, announced that he will not seek a third term in office at his annual State of the City address on Thursday. Choat told the crowd at the Trussville Civic Center that he had made the decision during a vacation in Nova Scotia last year. “When we got back, I had […]

Alabama State Rep. Margie Wilcox was presented with the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD) Public Service Award in Montgomery on Thursday. The event recognizes the contributions and successes of people with disabilities, as well as businesses that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve through competitive, integrated employment. During […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville had the opportunity to speak with Alabamians in the forest industry on a multi-stop tour he recently led across the southern portion of the state. During his travels, the Senator visited a logging site in Monroe County, forest land in Fulton County, Harrigan Lumber Company in Monroeville, Westervelt Lumber in Thomasville, SmartLam […]

While campaigning for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Georgia on Sunday, former President Bill Clinton spoke about Laken Riley, a young Augusta University nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant in February. The suspected killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is from Venezuela. He has a previous arrest record in New York and currently faces extensive […]

The Alabama Department of Education recently approved Tuscaloosa City Schools to be a charter school authorizer. The school system announced that it received its first request for charter school proposals on Tuesday. The district is the only charter school authorizer in the region. TCS is asking those interested to submit a formal written notice of […]

Dr. Florencia Behn, a 15-year employee of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, has been named vice president for research administration and development. She will begin her role Nov. 1. Behn will lead the development and oversight of all research administration policies and procedures and will cultivate and shepherd strategic partnerships with external organizations, HudsonAlpha said in […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) has announced the death of his mother, Mary Frances Brown Aderholt. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in her hometown of Haleyville last Saturday. In a statement released Wednesday, Aderholt’s mother was called a ‘true Southern lady.’ “Her life was rooted in faith. Mary Frances grew up […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt authored an op-ed published in the American Banker on Tuesday warning of the growing politicization and regulatory overreach of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In her feature, Britt called on Congress to limit the agency’s excesses and ensure it adheres to strict governmental oversight. According to Britt, the organization currently […]

A Tennessee law enacted in March of 2023 bans healthcare providers in the state from providing sex change procedures in the form of hormone therapy or puberty blockers to children. Since being put in place, the legislation has enjoyed support from elected officials in Alabama including Attorney General Steve Marshall. On Tuesday, in response to […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and fellow Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security are working to hold DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the organization’s responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a recent letter sent to Mayorkas, Rep. Strong (R-Monrovia) the lawmakers called into question FEMA’s […]

A student at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama has tested positive for tuberculosis. Officials have said that school will continue as normal and that any potential contact received a letter Friday providing testing instructions. Madison City Schools learned of the case from the Madison County Health Department late last week. “Madison City Schools […]

Downtown Mobile will soon be home to a new upscale waterfront entertainment and hospitality development. The site, River Walk Plaza, will feature a luxury hotel, condos, Class-A office space, and multiple food and beverage, retail, and entertainment options. The project, which is in its early stages of development, aims for a groundbreaking in 2025 but […]

An Orlando, Florida native won big this weekend at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin. Bobby Bakewell landed 13 pounds, 12 ounces on the final day of the competition to earn a comeback victory with a three-day tally of 35-15. He also earned Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament honors with a […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been a fierce critic of social media companies’ attempts to exploit young people for attention and time at the expense of their mental health, she has argued and filed legislation about. After NPR published a detailed account of TikTok’s harmful practices aimed at boosting the company’s bottom line, Britt released […]

An Auburn man will spend the next twelve years in federal prison after selling a counterfeit pill containing a fatal dose of fentanyl to a local teenager. Jay Quan Adams, 23, was first arrested for the overdose in March 2021. “Fentanyl is a deadly drug that is destroying lives and devastating families,” said Acting U.S. […]

Caroleene Dobson took on Democrat Shomari Figures in an online streamed debate on Thursday hosted by AL.com. The two candidates are currently locked in a close contest vying to become the first-ever Congressional representative of Alabama’s newly redrawn second district. After the debate, Republicans from across the state praised Dobson’s performance and said that it […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is calling for high school and college marching bands from Alabama to represent the state in the upcoming 2025 presidential inaugural parade. The parade, according to Aderholt (R-Haleyville), is fast approaching. “On January 20, 2025, the United States will inaugurate the 47th President of the United States. While the election to […]

With a goal to educate youths about personal finances, Regions Bank held a “reality check” at the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur. The event featured exercises hosted by various bank employees. In the exercises, the kids were given hypothetical children and spouses to demonstrate the economic struggles of supporting a household. “We’re committed to […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hosted the 25th Annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit on Tuesday in Birmingham. The state’s highest-ranking law enforcement officer said that the yearly event is a chance for officers and prosecutors to fellowship while advancing their efforts to serve Alabamians. “It is always a privilege to gather with law enforcement […]

The Alabama Department of Revenue has launched a new website to help families and education service providers navigate the state’s new education savings account program, thanks to the recently-enacted CHOOSE Act, passed by state lawmakers earlier this year. The new website – chooseact.alabama.gov – provides the latest information about the program, including eligibility information, an online […]

While Hurricane Milton begins to make landfall in Florida, thousands of the state’s residents are fleeing areas projected to be devastated by the storm. Since the beginning of this week, the mass evacuation has caused miles-long traffic congestion slowing the process considerably for many. Further complicating the situation is the lack of lodging that such […]

A construction industry veteran with over 50 years of experience has been chosen to receive a prestigious award dedicated to those who have shaped the construction business and its workforce in Alabama. Allen Harris of Bailey-Harris Construction will be presented the 2024 Cornerstone Award by The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and Alabama Construction […]

As the cleanup from Hurricane Helene drags on in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, Americans across the country have been left frustrated with the lack of response from the federal government particularly that of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Compounding the resentment is the development that FEMA’s emergency funds meant to help with […]

Southern Research is hoping that its new biomedical science-related initiative is a “catalyst” for better healthcare throughout Alabama. At a press conference in Montgomery on Tuesday, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, leaders from Southern Research, and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris were on hand to launch the new statewide genetics testing initiative that will soon […]