As the delayed rollout of a medical cannabis program in Alabama continues, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded two new cultivator licenses. The companies that received the new licenses were Pure by Sirmon Farms and Blackberry Farms, LLC. “Upon submission of license fees and completion of pre-issuance site inspections, Pure by Sirmon Farms and Blackberry […]

Alabama has long struggled to achieve desired academic benchmarks for its public school students. In an effort to address this issue, the Alabama Legislature passed the Literacy Act in 2019, which requires students to meet specific reading-related goals before advancing to the next grade. The enforcement of this bill was delayed until this year due […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced a package of bipartisan legislation that would make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening existing tax credits to lower childcare costs and growing the supply of childcare providers. The legislation, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act, is receiving high praise from organizations across […]

Talk show legend Bill ‘Bubba’ Bussey of the “Rick and Bubba Show” is returning to a place of personal significance when the program comes to an end later this year. Bussey revealed on the show Thursday that he has now taken a job with his alma mater, Jacksonville State University, as an assistant athletic director […]

Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s announcement of his resignation following the Watergate scandal. Before deciding to step down, the embattled Republican sought help from a prominent Alabama political leader in a final attempt to save his presidency. In a post-resignation interview, Nixon named the elected official and details of their conversation. […]

Investors are advised to remain calm and focused on long-term strategies as the market experienced a period of sharp volatility this week, according to Alan McKnight, Chief Investment Officer for Birmingham-based Regions Bank. McKnight, whose group manages nearly $60 billion in assets, shared his insights in an interview with CNBC. Despite underperformance in earnings expectations, […]

It’s difficult to travel far in Alabama without seeing Birmingham-based lawyer and billboard king Alexander Shunnarah. This week, on his home turf in Birmingham, a less-visible entity in the region replaced one of his iconic billboard placements on the city’s skyline. Alabama A&M University, the largest HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the state, […]

A helicopter crash during routine flight training at Fort Novosel claimed the life of an instructor and injured a U.S. Army student pilot on Wednesday afternoon. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the instructor as Daniel Munger, 46, a contractor and retired service member. The student, whose name has not been released, was airlifted to […]

A recent study by the nonprofit organization SmileHub has rated the Yellowhammer State as the most religious state in America. SmileHub ranked Alabama first for religious interest and places of worship, fifth for its available religious educational opportunities and careers, and 13th for the number of religiously affiliated organizations within a state. The cumulative scores […]

Citing the ideals of mentorship and family, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recognized Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.” “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant Major Kevin Harkey, he shares these family values with […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are advocating for measures to protect Alabama’s red snapper industry. The two lawmakers are leading efforts in the U.S. Senate to advance the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act, with the goal to eliminate the competitive cost disadvantage faced by many Alabamians in the industry. The Republican-backed bill […]

A convicted murderer’s execution set for September will proceed as scheduled after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was able to prove the constitutionality of capital punishment through nitrogen hypoxia. Allan Miller, 59, has been on death row for two decades for three “execution style” murders that occurred on August 5, 1999. At the time, the […]

Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is drawing fierce criticism over his recent policy positions, just hours after the news was announced. Walz is being particularly condemned by conservative leaders for the extremely-progressive policies in his state and a memorable failure to mitigate […]

A victim of one of the recent shootings in Montgomery will receive a new $100,000 handicap-accessible van courtesy of a local car dealership. Toyota of Montgomery announced that it is donating the van free of charge. Amy Dicks was presented with the vehicle today at the dealership. This comes after months of extensive rehabilitation treatment […]

Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose is being honored as a “Champion Woman” by the  Independent Women’s Forum, a Virginia-based national conservative non-profit. DuBose (R-Hoover) made her debut to the Alabama Legislature in 2023 by protecting female collegiate athletes across the state from unfair competition through a successful legislative effort in 2023 designed to restrict women’s […]

Guest and residents of Lake Martin got a surprise chance last week to see something that most Americans don’t get to witness. Videos and photos from multiple observers show a Black Hawk helicopter hovering over the body of water for a short time. What happened next, however, was what drew the attention of everyone on […]

U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has been named a ‘2024 Hero of Main Street’ by the largest retail trade association, the National Retail Federation. The organization is recognizing business and legislative leaders from across the country for their contributions to the industry. “I am incredibly proud to be named a ‘Hero of Main Street’ for […]

Norfolk Southern announced it will invest over $200 million to expand capacity on a crucial rail line in Alabama, the 3B Corridor. The line connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It serves critical industries such as agriculture, automotive, chemicals, forestry, and steel. Expected to be completed […]

Orange Beach, Alabama will be getting its own Margaritaville Resort, but don’t expect it to open anytime soon, as its projected completion date is set for Spring of 2029. The popular chain of award-winning luxury resorts has locations scattered throughout the Gulf Coast region. The sizeable 70-acre Orange Beach site will be unique in that […]

MLB legend and Alabama native Willie Mays, Jr. passed away last month at the age of 93. Few professional athletes have inspired American society in the way that Mays did. His accomplishments on the baseball diamond have placed him in a league of his own. Mays is still the only player in MLB history with […]

In the past week, independent candidate for President, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. collected the necessary amount of signatures to be featured on the ballot in eight additional states, including Alabama. In total, Kennedy is currently qualified in 42 states. For Kennedy, getting on the ballot in most states across the country has been no small […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville bashed the Biden Administration for its controversial dealings with Iran and continued appeasement of pro-Hamas radicals on a call with reporters Wednesday. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have brought us to the brink of another war,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said. “It’s not a mystery how this happened. This administration has flushed Iran […]

The U.S. Postal Service is paying homage to baseball legend Hank Aaron in the form of a new stamp featuring the late superstar from Mobile. During a ceremony on Wednesday at the Atlanta Braves ballpark the government organization debuted what it is referring to as its “new forever stamp.” “We hope this stamp serves as […]

With elections just around the corner, Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, is making sure that voters know where she stands on the subject of IVF treatments and procedures. “I am proudly pro-life and believe strongly that helping women and couples so create, nurture, and bring new life into the world is […]