The City of Hoover and the Hoover Health Care Authority (HCA) announced late last week that the HCA has filed a Certificate of Need application with the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) for an Ambulatory Surgical Center and Diagnostic Facility.

Second Congressional District Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson will begin airing her first televised campaign ads this week. Dobson said that the ads are intended to reach GOP voters in the second district who may not be familiar with her.

Brewton, Alabama, a small south Alabama town with a population of just over 5,000 people, is the home of Drexell & Honeybee's, a restaurant that operates solely on donations and charges customers nothing.

In what maybe a surprise move to many, The New York Times has named Montgomery, Alabama to its world wide list of "52 Places to Go in 2024." The list, that features popular travel destinations such as the Caribbean, Paris, Maui, and Vienna, included Alabama's capital because of its large role in the American Civil Rights Movement.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ABBAA) wants to remind the state's sportsmen that its Big Buck Photo Contest is still open until February 16. “We are thankful for hunters who have already submitted photos, but we want to remind everyone that photos will be accepted through the end of deer season

Former candidate Wallace Gilberry has now endorsed Dick Brewbaker, a fellow Alabama Republican, for the state's newly drawn second congressional seat. Gilberry, in his statement of support, called Brewbaker the "clear choice" to represent the second district.

The world of college sports  was taken by complete surprise Wednesday evening after the shock announcement that Alabama's Nick Saban, will be retiring after 17 seasons at the helm of the Crimson Tide.

The Alabama Retail Association has announced that it has made a number of endorsements in several state races. The organization, which boasts 4,300 member retailers, said Wednesday that it will be endorsing candidates in the race for the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and the post of President of the Alabama Public Service Commission.

Coastal Alabama Community College has announced that it will have a new President beginning February 1. The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aaron Milner, the current Superintendent of Saraland City Schools, to the position at a meeting Wednesday.

Alabama's favorite pickle company has reportedly been acquired by one of the Southeast's leading consumer packaged goods investment firms. Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., officially absorbed Wickles Pickles on November 29.

As one of the most pro-military legislators in the federal government, Senator Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to make sure that the U.S. service academies are stocked with the Yellowhammer State's very best and brightest students who also have a desire to serve their country.

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) has continued to grow by leaps and bounds since first opening in 2018.Following along with that trend, the Huntsville based school has announced that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for its greatly anticipated Student Activities Center.

Congressional District 2 Candidate Caroleene Dobson has picked up another endorsement in her bid to become Alabama's latest congressional representative. The Alabama Farmer's Federation announced Tuesday that Dobson had won its support.

The Alabama Historical Commission announced a “special living history” event at the Confederate Memorial Park in Marbury on January 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The organization said visitors taking part in the event can experience what life was like for soldiers in the 22nd Alabama Infantry during the winter of 1862. “Winter weather […]

Today is National Law Enforcement Day, an occasion which celebrates and honors police throughout the country. As one of the most pro-law enforcement states in the entire U.S., Alabama has a rich history of honoring those who serve and have served.

The Alabama Farmers Federation political action committee, Alabama FarmPAC, has announced a slew of new endorsements for the Alabama State Board of Education. In the group's announcement, Federation President Jimmy Parnell, along with endorsements, emphasized the importance of providing a quality education for the state's children.

According to the National Weather Service, much of South Alabama, is expected to see severe weather and storms over the next 48 hours. The forecast is currently calling for winds that could reach as high as 70 mph or more.

Congressman Robert Aderholt appeared on Newsmax recently to discuss the ongoing attempt by multiple states, particularly Colorado, to ban former President Donald Trump from appearing on their 2024 Presidential ballots. While addressing the issue, Aderholt first made clear his faith in the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Yellowhammer State, in a recently published study, was revealed to be the eighth most popular destination for movers in the entire country. The data compiled by United Van Lines for its 47th Annual National Movers Study showed a 60% inbound moving rate for Alabama over the past year.

In a ceremony at the Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Montgomery last Friday, Brigadier General David K. Pritchett officially assumed command of the entire Alabama National Guard. Pritchett was promoted after the retirement of former Adjutant General Major General Sheryl E. Gordon, the first woman to ever hold the position.

Teddy Powell, the Republican nominee for the House District 10 Special Election race, has released his first political add in his bid for the position. “This ad is to show folks that I know I’m not perfect, but I’ll always be real and honest; I'll work hard for District 10, and I’m committed to getting things done in Montgomery.”

A graduate of Auburn University recently took home the top prize at the new Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition, a part of the annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). Jared Knox, the winner of the 'Best in Show' category, graduated from Auburn in 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering and had only pursued art as a hobby during the vast majority of his time on the Plains.

An Alabama man and his brother were given matching life sentences in federal prison by a Montgomery judge Thursday. Jason Starr of Coffee Springs and his brother Darin Starr of Lakehills, Texas have been convicted of carrying out a murder-for-hire-plot which culminated in the shooting death of Jason Starr's ex wife Sara, a mother of four.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has announced that one of its most generous donors has once again made a multi million dollar contribution to the school. Dr. Marnix E. Heersink of Dothan has reportedly already given $95 million to the university that named UAB's Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, Marnix E. Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation, and the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health.