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Women’s Foundation of Alabama President and CEO Melanie R. Bridgeforth will be stepping down from her role as chief executive of the organization in February of 2025. Bridgeforth, who first took the position in

Second Congressional District candidate Caroleene Dobson has announced that if elected she will immediately push the federal government to become more transparent in its placement of migrants, illegal immigrants, or other foreign nationals in communities across the country. 

Today marks one year since the Islamic terrorist organization, Hamas, attacked Israel's civilian population on the border dividing the Middle Eastern country and the area of the Gaza Strip. The surprise rampage ended in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis with around 250 being taken hostage.

Auburn University became the site of antisemitic defacement after an individual used graffiti to inscribe the slogan popular to the Hamas movement: “From the river to the Sea” on Toomer’s Corner on the campus.

A highly experienced attorney and candidate for Jefferson County Probate Court Judge Place 1, John Amari, has announced the airing of his first TV campaign advertisement ahead of the November 5th election.

In a recent letter, Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined a group of fellow Republican legislators demanding answers from Merrick Garland after the Department of Justice failed to prevent illegal aliens across the U.S. from registering to vote in upcoming federal elections.

Birdon, a global group of companies providing solutions in the maritime, military, and resource sectors, has made a major investment to expand its newly acquired Bayou La Batre shipyard.

The International Longshoreman's Association launched its first strike in decades earlier this week after contract negotiations between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance reached an impasse.

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Senator Katie Britt is urging women across the United States to talk to their healthcare providers, get regular screenings, and set up a comprehensive treatment plan if necessary.

According to data from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, university dual enrollment in the state has increased by 2.4% since last year while community college dual enrollment rose by 12.7% during the same time frame.

A UAB expert is warning Alabamians that the decision of the International Longshoreman's Association to strike could affect families and businesses in Birmingham and across the state during the upcoming Holiday season.

As the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) begins its first strike since 1977, fierce criticism of the decision made by the union's leadership to orchestrate a mass walkout has grown across the country.

An organization representing a coalition of Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities is thanking Governor Kay Ivey for issuing a proclamation designating October as HBCU Month in the state.

After last night's dominant performance in the 2024 CBS Vice Presidential Debate, Ohio Senator JD Vance drew unanimous praise from Alabama's elected officials for his quick work defeating the Governor of Minnesota and Democrat nominee for VP, Tim Walz.

Dunning Roofing has a reputation for hard work and decency going all the way back to 2003. The company, first established in Birmingham, offers Lake Martin residents a premium local roofing service. Andrew McGreer, founder and owner of Dunning, spoke about the company with The Outlook and emphasized how important his employees are to the […]

Damage and flooding from Hurricane Helene has caused the final St. Croix Open, presented by SEVIIN to be moved from South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell to Lake Martin, Alabama. The event will be the first time since 2018 that the 44,000-acre reservoir found on the Tallapoosa River has hosted a major B.A.S.S event.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham could very soon be opening a new 'state of the art' satellite dental clinic in the city of Decatur. The school is hoping that the location, which would open its doors in 2026, will help to serve residents in more rural parts of North Alabama who may not have access to consistent dental health care.

On Monday evening, tens of thousands of unionized port workers belonging to the International Longshoreman's Association walked off the job and are now on strike.The organization said that its first strike since 1977 was a result of failed negotiations with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), a key representative of port employers.

Regions has announced that it will be offering disaster-recovery financial services for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The bank also said that its nonprofit, the Regions Foundation, has committed $150,000 in initial grant funding for organizations helping with disaster relief.

Millions in new funding to further upgrade Alabama's transpirational infrastructure is on the way according to Governor Kay Ivey. Ivey revealed Monday that an additional $3.1 million will be going to the state's roadways and bridges, with multiple projects planned across the state thanks to the new funding.

Senator Tommy Tuberville delivered remarks on a wide range of topics at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville on Monday afternoon. A member of the Senate Ag. Committee, Tuberville (R-Montgomery) told the audience that American food security is in grave danger in a very dangerous time globally.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office will begin holding Service Academy information sessions tomorrow for prospective applicants across the state. Britt’s sessions will be held in conjunction with the offices of Alabama’s House delegation.

Senator Katie Britt has been a vocal critic of the Biden Administration's frequent dealings with the Iranian government. Late last week, Britt (R-Montgomery) joined with her fellow Republican legislator, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), in dispatching a letter to the White House expressing fierce condemnation of policies that have both emboldened and allowed the Middle Eastern country to become a potential nuclear threat to the region.

As Hurricane Helene bears down on much of the Gulf Coast, thousands of linemen from Alabama have traveled en masse to the state of Florida ahead of expected large-scale power outages to offer their services.