For Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, 2023 has been a pretty good year. Since January, Hurts led his team to a Super Bowl appearance, became one of the highest paid football players in league history, signed a contract with Air Jordan, and was named one of five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award. As of […]

Forget the Heisman – now there is the Hellmann’s. The “award,” created by Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, will make its debut this season and presented to the player with the best tailgate recipe that includes the company’s mayonnaise. Those eligible must be from six schools that Hellmann’s has called “six of the top football universities in the […]

The state of Alabama is home to a number of lakes, both large and small, with varying amounts of waterfront properties. From Smith Lake to Lake Cyrus, the demand for property is increasing. Glenn Phillips, CEO and lead economic analyst of Lake Homes Realty, discussed some of the data from the lake home real estate […]

In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Alabama is hosting four statewide showcases this month. During the events, which are free of charge and open to the public, EVs will be on display and owners of the vehicles will be on hand to answer questions regarding the cars. “A large percentage of Alabamians […]

It’s a big day for the Alabama Farmers Federation. The organization announced Thursday it is ready to begin due diligence after signing a contract for the iconic Hallmark Farm. The 500-acre site on I-65 at Exit 280 will be the home of the new Alabama Farm Center. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said a new regional […]

It appears that the effort taking place within the House to impeach President Joe Biden has started to gain support within the Senate as well. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has become one of the first members of the upper chamber to openly support the need for an impeachment inquiry. On Wednesday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) sat down with […]

Citing a “culture of corruption,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that he is beginning an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. “I am directing our House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden,” McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in a statement. “Over the past several months, House Republicans have uncovered serious and […]

It was quite a sight Tuesday night at Auburn University’s Red Barn when more than 200 students were baptized within two hours of each other on the property’s pond following a “Unite Auburn” event. The Facebook account, What’s Happening in Auburn and Opelika, posted footage of the event. On the post’s comments section many were […]

One of Alabama’s most storied sports franchises has new ownership. The Birmingham Barons, who have been in the Magic City in one form or another since 1885, have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings. The New York-based company owns and operates several Minor League Baseball teams that are affiliated with Major League Baseball, including the […]

This is one that didn’t get away. A toddler’s first catch fishing is this year’s winner in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Best Fish Photo Contest. Bry Hornsby of Notasulga was declared the winner after his photo garnered more than 1,300 votes online. The image shows Bry and his father, Brandon, holding up a […]

The University of Alabama has a new executive director for its Alabama Water Institute. Matt Womble brings experience in weather and water-related data science to the position, the school said in a release. He most recently worked California-based Saildrone, which designs manufactures and operates wind and solar powered autonomous surface vehicles that provide cost-effective ocean […]

Gov. Kay Ivey cleared some time Tuesday to visit with some of the state’s youngest students. During a visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Huntsville, Ivey discussed the importance of reading and having a strong work ethic, telling the group that it was their job to “study hard, work hard, and be […]

In big news for the hotel industry, a partnership has been formed between the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and DreamCatcher Development. The two companies have combined to expand the DreamCatcher Hotels brand. “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with DreamCatcher Development,” said Cody Williamson, president/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority. “Our […]

The Alabama Republican Party has set the dates for qualifying for the 2024 elections. Qualifying for Republicans seeking office or taking part as a delegate at the Republican National Convention is from 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10. party Chairman John Wahl announced MondAY. “This is going to be an important election […]

Since coming into office, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has made it a goal to understand why all branches of the military, including the National Guard, were forced into vaccinating their members against COVID-19. The mandate issued by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in August 2021 reportedly resulted in thousands of service men and service women retiring […]

Mobile-based Austal USA has been awarded yet another multimillion-dollar contract from the Navy. The $91,535,551 award will combine with an earlier contract to design and produce three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700 class craft. “Austal USA is honored to be able to build this important connector for the U.S. Navy,” commented Dave Growden, vice president […]

Aaron Rodgers traded his New York Jets jersey for an Auburn Tigers shirt this weekend. This comes after Rogers, a former player for Cal, lost a bet he made with former Auburn standout and current Jets teammate C.J. Uzomah. The two players’ college teams faced off Saturday night in Berkeley, Cal., and both players bet […]

Due to a change in park management from a concessionaire contract back to the state, Roland Cooper State Park will be closed until Oct. 1 for maintenance, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. “We are grateful for the partnership with Vista Recreation (concessionaire) over the last seven years,” said Greg Lein, director […]

There were eight traffic-related fatalities in the state over the Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported. The fatalities were in Montgomery, Marion, Marshall, Cullman, Washington, Randolph, Tuscaloosa and Lawrence counties. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said while the agency saw a decrease in traffic fatalities this year, the goal is to have none. […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is asking the Biden administration to void a new rule he believes will harm Alabama’s coastal businesses. The controversial rule in question creates a a 28,000-square-mile Critical Habitat for the Rice’s whale within the Gulf of Mexico. However, some in the state, including Tuberville, believe that there is not enough evidence the […]

A rapid surge in scams by impostors pretending to be representatives of the Better Business Bureau has caused the organization’s Central & South Alabama office to issue a warning to businesses and consumers. “It’s disheartening to see scammers attempting to exploit the BBB’s reputation for personal gain,” said President and CEO Carl Bates. “We are […]

Mayors from west Alabama have banded together to support construction on the West Alabama Highway that will eventually be widened to four lanes. The group met Tuesday in Thomasville and agreed the changes to the highway are necessary for economic development, jobs, safer commutes, and better access to medical care. Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day said […]

The state’s Missing and Endangered Persons Alert has been expanded to notify the public if an adult 18 or older has been abducted and is believed to be in danger. The expansion, which went into effect last Friday, was created by the Legislature. Under the old requirements, a missing persons alert could only be sent […]

One of country music’s most notable and influential musicians will be celebrated and memorialized this month in his hometown of Montgomery. “Even a century after his birth and more than 70 years after his passing, Hank Williams continues to attract new generations of fans who love and appreciate the music he wrote and performed,” Hank […]