Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is recognizing school safety programs and improvements across the state. On Tuesday, Marshall announced that the application process for the 2024 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards is now open. “The safety of our schoolchildren is always on the forefront of our minds and hearts. That is why it is important […]

A French cargo ship with a state-of-the-art wind power propulsion system has arrived in Mobile Bay. The vessel is delivering sections of a new airplane that will go to the Airbus manufacturing facility in Alabama’s port city. The Ville de Bordeaux, departed from Monitor, France on June 17th. The craft is 505 feet by 78 […]

In 1861, Bryce Hospital was first opened in Tuscaloosa to help humanely treat those with mental disorders. 150 years later, the hospital closed down in 2014 and sat vacant until a plan to turn it into a mental and civil rights museum was proposed. On Friday, the Bryce Hospital Museum officially opened on the University […]

New polling by CBS News shows that nearly three quarters of American voters are not confident in President Joe Biden’s ability to lead, including a significant portion within his Democratic own party. The dramatic shift follows a calamitous first debate that many believe displayed the aging President’s deteriorating cognitive abilities. Fallout from the event was […]

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), an Atmore woman was recently bitten by a rabid fox while unloading groceries from her car. The animal was eventually captured and brought to the Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Clinical Laboratories, where it tested positive for the dangerous disease. The victim received proper […]

The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce has appointed Lizzie Maymon, an experienced insider, as its next executive director. Maymon has been with the Chamber since August of last year, serving as the Events and Membership Coordinator. “To the Chamber and Mountain Brook Community, I am thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted the incredible opportunity to […]

A Shelby County Circuit judge today granted Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s request for an emergency temporary restraining order against an Alabama business and a group of associated individuals. Marshall believes that the group is guilty of multiple instances of fraud over several years. Specifically, the Attorney General is alleging that Legend Windows, Jody Ray […]

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is pushing the Biden Administration to abandon its Gaza Pier operation. In a recent letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken the Congressman from Saks requested that th administration promptly find a […]

After Thursday evening’s U.S. Presidential debate, voters and leaders across the nation are expressing their concern over current President Joe Biden’s mental ability. Both Democrats and Republicans are offering their assessment of Biden’s performance, most being highly critical. This morning, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” to offer […]

Those enjoying the sunshine and surf at Orange Beach got an unexpected surprise last weekend when a banner plane pulled an OnlyFans account advertisement along the shore for all to see. According to WKRG, some people were upset about the promotion, especially given the nature of what was being advertised. “It’s sad because the banner […]

The Birmingham Police Department is continuing its fight against illegal racing and exhibition driving on the city’s streets. From May 31- June 1 and last weekend, six men were taken into custody on various charges as part of Operation Knight Rider. The street enforcement operation which began April 12 is designed to disrupt illegal exhibition […]

Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance President Lee Lawson said the 2024 legislative session is going to be of great benefit for Alabama’s workforce and economy both now and in the future.  In a recent video, Lawson discussed some of accomplishments made in the “Working for Alabama” package of legislation. https://x.com/BaldwinCountyED/status/1803172947198201936   “2024 was a very […]

Montgomery Public Schools announced next school year, the district will be requiring all students, regardless of their grade, to use clear bookbag while on campus. According to WSFA, the change is part of an effort by the system to better protect its students and faculty. The clear bookbag policy has already been in effect for […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced that members of his staff will be setting up satellite offices across Alabama from June 24-27. The purpose of the meetings is to answer questions, hear from constituents, and offer assistance with federal agencies. No appointment is required for the meetings. A complete list of times, dates, and locations […]

Alabama’s broadband availability has continued to grow by leaps and bounds in recent years. In 2019, the state was ranked 47th in the U.S. for broadband connectivity. Fast forward to 2024, Alabama currently ranks 24th on that same list. BroadbandNow’s index of internet availability takes into account internet coverage, speed, and availability in each individual […]

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has seen an avalanche of donations in his bid to retake the White House in 2024. According to campaign finance reports, in May alone, he raised $60 million more than President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. The windfall of contributions were thanks in large part to Trump’s “hush money” trial verdict […]

Honda in Alabama proudly announced that for another year, its light trucks, specifically the Ridgeline, made it into the top 10 of the annual cars.com American-Made Index. The Ridgeline, which finished sixth overall on the list, is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama. The plant in Lincoln employs over 4,500 and also produces the Odyssey minivan, the […]

The annual Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery, Alabama has officially been set for August 16, 17, and 18th. The event will offer both families and hunting enthusiasts the opportunity to explore over three hundred booths offering a full range of hunting products. The booths will be open from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 […]

According to the May 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report recently released by the Alabama Association of Realtors, the state of Alabama’s housing market is currently trending in a positive direction. In fact, for the fourth consecutive month, the housing market has shown major increases in multiple areas, creating new opportunities for both buyers […]

Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has signaled his support for a new law in Louisiana that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, signed the legislation into law on Wednesday. “It’s a wonderful thing what the governor is doing,” Moore […]

According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the state’s labor force participation rate remained at 57% throughout the month of May. During the same time frame, the agency said the number of prime age workers grew by a tenth of a percentage point, reaching 79.2%. Over the year, the number increased by one and six-tenths […]

Dr. David Thrasher of Montgomery is most recently recognized for his work guiding Alabama’s capital city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Thrasher has turned his attention to a different challenge he says the city must confront. This week, Thrasher spoke with WAKA News, to underscore his concerns about Montgomery’s rapidly growing crime rate. “COVID was […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined Fox News’ Will Cain this morning at Rickwood Field in Birmingham to discuss social media and the need to limit its use among young children. Britt and Cain, along with thousands of others fans, are at Rickwood today to watch the first Major League Baseball game ever played in the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced that he has managed to secure several amendments to the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act that will serve both the state of Alabama and the U.S. military as a whole. The Senator released a statement regarding the changes to the legislation. “Alabama will always be my first priority. I am […]