U.S. Representative Dale Strong is focusing his attention on an issue he believes is impacting the quality of daily life for many of America’s veterans. As North Alabama’s voice in Washington, Rep. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he wants to address the questionable efficiency of the Veterans Affair’s Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System. The BTSSS is the VA’s […]

Innovate Alabama plays a crucial role in fostering small business growth across the Yellowhammer State. To continue those invaluable efforts, the organization is set to receive nearly $98 million in additional funding. The dual-component program, LendAL and InvestAL, will finance loan and venture capital initiatives intended to enhance lender and investor confidence in Alabama and […]

A South Korean auto supplier has opened its first U.S.-based production facility in Tuskegee, Alabama. Samkee Corp. reportedly invested $128 million to build the factory. At full capacity, it is expected to employ over 170 people. “Samkee is a first-class addition to Alabama’s dynamic auto industry, and the opening of this state-of-the-art facility in Tuskegee […]

The Alabama Department of Human resources announced a request for several additional foster homes for disabled, elderly adults across the state. The foster care provided will allow the adults to live in family-style homes, instead of institutional settings when they begin to require round-the-clock care. Unfortunately, in recent years the Department has reported an increase […]

Beginning on October 10, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport will be working with low cost carrier Spirit Airlines to bring travelers a nonstop flight from Birmingham to Fort Lauderdale. The move will mark the first time the airline is serving the state of Alabama. The flight will also be the only nonstop trip offered by the […]

As President Donald Trump’s legal proceedings continue to run their course, the Department of Justice has been seeking to enforce a gag order on the Republican front runner for months now. The injunction would effectively ban Trump from speaking about the FBI’s surprise 2022 raid on Mar-a-lago, his Florida estate. Opponents of the gag order […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association announced its first-ever Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest is now officially open to the public. The organization is asking participants to document their summer outdoor recreational activities in the Black Belt via camera. Those activities, according to the ABBAA, can include anything from fishing, hiking and bird watching […]

On Tuesday, Senator Katie Britt introduced bipartisan legislation that would place the National Weather Service’s thirteen River Forecast Centers under control of the University of Alabama’s National Water Center (NWC), America’s first-ever center for water forecast operations. River Forecast Centers offer hydrological data and important weather-related forecasts and warnings. Currently, the Centers are controlled by […]

The Southern Poverty Law Center announced it laid off over 60 employees on Wednesday. The left-wing non-profit said the move is necessary to “streamline” its operations and focus more intently on promoting “racial justice.” “We announced internally the consolidation of certain programs and activities as well as the elimination of others, resulting in staff reductions,” […]

Johnson & Johnson agreed to a massive $700 million settlement with 42 states across the country, including Alabama. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed by the group claiming that the company was engaged in deceptive and misleading marketing tactics regarding the safety of its baby and body powder products containing the carcinogen, talc. […]

Republicans on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee have released framework for a new GOP backed Farm Bill. Senator Tommy Tuberville, a member of the committee, applauded the new framework Wednesday and said that an updated Farm Bill is vital for both Alabama and America’s producers. “Every time I visit Alabama, I hear from […]

It has been several months since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, and the fallout from the controversial decision continues to affect everyday Alabamians and their families. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the decision was its cooling effect on in vitro fertilization (IVF) services offered throughout the state. Alabama legislators […]

Authorities are asking for the public’s help to solve a triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery last week. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. The reward is being provided by Montgomery City Council members Oronde Mitchell, Charles Jinright, Glen Pruitt, Andrew Szymanski, […]

After eight Tajikistani nationals with ties to ISIS were apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, U.S. Senator Katie is reviving her call for Senate leadership to organize a full briefing for lawmakers on the threat of ISIS terrorism leaking into the country through a vulnerable southern […]

Republican members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee have developed framework for a new, more producer centered farm bill. Jimmy Parnell, President of the Alabama Farmers Federation, expressed his organization’s appreciation for lawmakers involved. “We appreciate Ranking Member Boozman capturing many of the priorities he and his staff heard directly from Alabama […]

After the union’s unsuccessful attempt to organize the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Vance, Alabama, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain is under investigation for allegedly contributing to significant corruption within the organization. Fain, who has only been President of the UAW since March 2023, has been accused by union members of retaliation after […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief backed by 22 other states challenging a recent court decision from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals forcing employers who offer healthcare coverage to also pay for employees’ sex-change operations. According to the ruling, employers who don’t adhere to the decision can be held liable under […]

Rock the Country, a music festival with stops all over the South, is coming to The Grounds in Mobile June 21-22. As a limited time promotional, the festival is offering general admission single day passes for $50 plus fees when customers enter the code, “SUMMER” while purchasing a ticket. Single day passes without the code […]

Last week, the Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners traveled to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On Saturday, the band was scheduled to perform at a public wreath laying ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery. However, the event was cancelled after President Joe Biden elected to make an unplanned stop […]

Alabama is improving in child well-being, according to a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report, The Kids Count Data Book, indicated that Alabama has progressed from 45th to 39th in the category this year. To establish the national rankings the report took into account economic well-being, […]

Dr. David Thrasher, a former Montgomery County coroner, who also advised the city on public health issues during the pandemic, sent out a mass email directed at Mayor Steven Reed’s chief of staff. He shared a volume of perspective and information about what he views as another public health threat: Crime. Thrasher said Montgomery has […]

Narcotics detectives with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Dauphin Island Thursday after local police reported finding 25 kilos of cocaine on the west side of the island. According to officials, the estimated monetary value of the cocaine is approximately $450,000. Law enforcement carefully combed the beach for hours where the cocaine was […]

Alabama’s annual Free Fishing Day, set for this Saturday, June 8 is almost here. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants to remind both Alabamians and visitors to the state of its rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water filled with almost 360 different species of fish. “Free Fishing Day is the perfect […]

Jacksonville State University’s marching band is in France to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Marching Southerners, as the band is known, will perform with other ensembles, choirs, and JROTC students at two official public ceremonies with one being held today at St. James American Cemetery and another tomorrow at […]